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 Proteinaceous cables extend from the cell’s poles toward the equator and latch onto the chromosomes. — Jake Buehler, Quanta Magazine, 29 June 2026 The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain. — Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2026 Berhalter tied the score again four minutes into the second half, latching onto a loose ball at the top of the penalty area and one-hopping a right-footed shot just inside the near post. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 Cici in the Sky also recommends Sabre’s portable door lock, which latches onto the strike plate to reinforce the existing lock. — Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for latch

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Some Palestinians even try to hang food containers on the ceiling of their tents to keep them out of reach.

— Sana Noor Haq, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
After being interrogated, Hale was hanged at age 21, about two months after the Declaration of Independence.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 5 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

Shocked, audience members clasped their hands to their mouths as Gordon described how the increasing physical attacks on judges have changed their lives and affected their families.

— Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026
The study, like the seven-and-a half-foot-tall finished painting, shows King Charles head on, in a Welsh Guards uniform, with his hands clasped in front of his waist resting on a sword.

— Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of clasp

Verb

Today, as one of the highest-profile footballers in the world game and City’s star player, Haaland has grown too shrewd to pin his colours to any one mast.

— Beren Cross, New York Times, 11 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 game remained tied after regulation and headed to extra time, when Bellingham, once again, came to the rescue for the Three Lions.

— Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 12 July 2026
After Ohtani hit his 21st homer of the season, Andy Pages hit a tying 419-foot blast to left-center for his 17th homer.

— Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of tie

Verb

If that weren’t enough, after Toronto made a hoop, Salaun drilled another triple to clinch the win, putting her thumb and two fingers in the air on her way back down the court.

— Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 9 July 2026
The Red Sox have a chance to clinch their second straight series victory with another win over Chicago on Wednesday.

— Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 7 July 2026

Definition of clinch

Verb

But most people open a chat window, type a vague request, and paste whatever comes back into their newsletter or their post.

— Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Whether stowed in a recipe tin, pasted in a book, or safely tucked away in a memory, family recipes are part of what makes cooking so special.

— Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of paste

Verb

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
The birth went smoothly, and the men used an iPhone charger to clamp the umbilical cord until EMS personnel arrived, WABC reported.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of clamp

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