LATCH Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

latch

verb

Definition of latch

as in to hang

to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch latch the gate

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Recent Examples of latch Both the containers and lids are made from glass, and the lids are sealed with food-safe silicone that latches into place on both sides for an airtight design without leaks. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 18 July 2026 The latest report paints a picture of a manufacturing industry that is still latched to legacy systems, with an eagerness to dabble in AI, but with second thoughts about fully committing to it. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 When hand recounts are conducted, election deniers latch onto hand-count methodology and observers to allege the process was also rigged. — The Denver Post Editorial Board, Denver Post, 7 July 2026 In doorbell footage shared with WTXL, a fox approached and latched onto her leg. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for latch

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But if the Cubs hadn’t won that epic Game 7 in Cleveland and 1908 still hung over the franchise?

— Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Nothing adds to the backyard magic like the soft glow of string lights, and these durable iron posts are the perfect way to hang them.

— Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 19 July 2026

Definition of hang

Verb

At the final whistle, Mbappe clenched his fists and appeared to look the other way as Paraguay’s goalkeeper Orlando Gill sought a handshake.

— Adam Crafton, New York Times, 5 July 2026
The White House Key Facts A rendering of the passport shared by the White House on Friday shows Trump presumably leaning over the Resolute Desk, fists clenched, alongside his signature and text from the Declaration of Independence.

— Antonio Pequeño IV, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

Definition of clench

Verb

The other factors While the two above issues are perhaps the most isolatable aspects to assess (and critique) about Yzerman’s tenure, there are many other harder-to-pin-down factors as well.

— Max Bultman, New York Times, 17 July 2026
Spotify unveiled an update that allows users to pin up to 20 playlists, albums, artists, podcasts and audiobooks to the top of their profile library.

— Greta Cross, USA Today, 8 July 2026

Definition of pin

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The 4-point play gave Mitchell her fourth 30-point game of the season, tied for the most in a single season in franchise history, and extended her franchise record to 15 30-point outings.

— James Boyd, New York Times, 19 July 2026
Odysseus insisted on hearing their song and was tied to the mast.

— Tanya Fedak, Variety, 18 July 2026

Definition of tie

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Keegan signed off in style, winning his third league title and helping Liverpool clinch their first European Cup with a 3-1 victory over Borussia Monchengladbach in Rome.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026
Spain clinched their second World Cup title with a 1-0 victory over Argentina, securing a record $50 million prize from FIFA.

— Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Definition of clinch

Verb

Context is finite and costly, and anything pasted into it is a snapshot frozen at the moment of copying.

— Derek Williams, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
One of the best-selling nonfiction titles of 2014, Hard Choices runs to more than 600 pages, many of which consist of factoids copied and pasted from Clinton’s old speeches.

— Matthew Walther, The Atlantic, 20 July 2026

Definition of paste

Verb

Sharon Rocha's mitochondrial DNA clamped in the jaws of a pair of pliers found in [Peterson’s] boat, [and] the presence of concrete debris in the boat cover that matched both the homemade boat anchor and the concrete debris on his flatbed trailer.

— Erin Jensen, USA Today, 17 July 2026
The headphones uses a 12-point through-bolt construction, with 12 screws clamping the housing assembly from the outer housing to the front plate.

— Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of clamp

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