latch

verb

Definition of latchnext
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 Content creators latch onto specific sticky moments, and the context created by the atmosphere informs coverage, especially for journalists covering the runways with a wider cultural lens. — Joan Kennedy, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2026 But this also means the film has almost nothing to latch onto emotionally. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026 The bit showed what the fiercely energetic and charismatic Murray could do, and, almost literally from that moment on, SNL viewers latched onto Murray’s signature mix of smirking silliness and performing courage. — Dennis Perkins, Entertainment Weekly, 26 Sep. 2026 This bag from Away has a code lock that latches onto the zippers, preventing everyone but you and security from getting in. — Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for latch
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch
  1. hang
  2. clench
  3. clasp
  4. pin
  5. tie
  6. clinch
  7. paste
  8. clamp
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  • There is, of course, an automatic effect to hanging the tabletop pieces in place of the crucifix, their undulating surfaces almost reminiscent of a kind of spiritual abstraction.
    — Kristian Vistrup Madsen, Artforum, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Her face appeared through the center of the hand, with blood dripping from her mouth and fake tendons hanging from the wrist.
    — Christina Dugan Ramirez, FOXNews.com, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of hang
Verb
  • The result can slim the lower face and ease clenching, grinding and TMJ pain.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Parents rushing to a reunification center, hearts clenched with the hope of finding their children among the survivors.
    — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of clench
Verb
  • Embiid appeared to wonder during the national anthem where the Knicks' championship banner was hanging in the rafters as James sat nearby on the bench with his head bowed and hands clasped.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The upshot of this is that George, who works the room in a sharp gray suit, a few tattoos peeking out, has plenty of opportunities to charismatically make things right, shaking hands and clasping shoulders and sending over lull-filling drinks.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of clasp
Verb
  • Chanel's iconic camellia appeared in both the fall and spring collections, inspiring showgoers throughout fashion month to pin their own floral flourishes onto jackets and coats.
    — Madeline Fass, Vogue, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Post them on social, repeat them multiple times daily, verbalize and make posters of them, and pin them to the top of social pages.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of pin
Verb
  • Vance isn’t the only prospective candidate tied to Trump with new problems after the midterms.
    — Shelby Talcott, semafor.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • He’s tied for the fourth-longest points streak to start a season in league history.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of tie
Verb
  • Abdul El-Sayed may have clinched a historic victory in Michigan, but his tense exchange with a Sky News reporter on election night is not winning him supporters in the UK.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Scott, who works for the City of Orlando managing contracts for youth programs, nearly won the race outright in August, but fell just shy of the necessary 50-plus-one vote needed to clinch re-election in the primary.
    — Ryan Gillespie, The Orlando Sentinel, 3 Nov. 2026
Definition of clinch
Verb
  • The Wikimedia Foundation is also working on a tool called Paste Check, which can flag text pasted directly from some AI chatbots.
    — Eliza Strickland, IEEE Spectrum, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Before running an unfamiliar command, paste it into a plain-text editor and compare it with the instructions.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of paste
Verb
  • The firm plastic makes the headphones’ clamping force strong, though, which may bother some kids.
    — Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Right when a great team clamps it down, the Chiefs frittered it away.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of clamp

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“Latch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch. Accessed 8 Nov. 2026.

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