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
Those rumors always seemed to be a matter of different styles and the institution’s dislike for change, but people have latched onto staff changes now to wonder if, perhaps, there was any truth to the original stories in the first place.
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
A lot of people in his position might have let persona take over when the audience is sort of latching onto that image.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
In this system, microbes interact with iron minerals, producing tiny iron nanoparticles that latch onto pollutants.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
James then copy-and-pasted the same message up through group seven, which is the one that the algorithm latched onto.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
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Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
A lot of people in his position might have let persona take over when the audience is sort of latching onto that image.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Oct. 2025
In this system, microbes interact with iron minerals, producing tiny iron nanoparticles that latch onto pollutants.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2025
James then copy-and-pasted the same message up through group seven, which is the one that the algorithm latched onto.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch
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Ways to Personalize Your Home Personalizing your space isn't just about displaying items with your last name or hanging family photos.—
Tessa Cooper,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Jan. 2026
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Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
9 Jan. 2026
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Vande Kolk clenched his teeth to avoid crying.—
Jamie Thompson,
The Atlantic,
6 Nov. 2025
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Her purplish hands remained clenched on her chest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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Smith sits poised, contemplative, his hands clasped together.—
Sam Kestenbaum,
Vulture,
2 Jan. 2026
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The 41-year-old Monterey Park resident clasped a cup of hot chocolate.—
Itzel Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Jan. 2026
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Kate Hudson had a pin-up girl moment in a recent photoshoot.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
8 Jan. 2026
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In his questioning, the Judiciary Committee chairman, Jim Jordan, seemed to be searching for something—anything—to pin on Smith.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
5 Jan. 2026
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Demin hit a 3-pointer with six seconds to go to tie it, and Banchero missed a 30-footer at the buzzer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Schnapp also spoke to PEOPLE about the series ending, insisting that all loose ends had been tied — even his character’s longstanding crush on his best friend Mike (Wolfhard).—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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One defensive stop later, and the Hurricanes clinched their 31-27 win over the Rebels to punch their ticket into the national championship game.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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Celebrations spilled from Calle 8 into the Miami Hurricanes team store this week as fans poured in to grab game-day gear after the Canes clinched a spot in the national championship — one that will be played at home.—
Steve Maugeri,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Since its deletion, fans of Rodrigo have been copy/pasting her original message to remind viewers of Rodrigo’s take.—
Tomás Mier,
Rolling Stone,
7 Nov. 2025
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Instead of having to copy and paste numbers over from a report, the numbers will automatically populate in the spreadsheet and calculate the votes each entity should have.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Nov. 2025
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To use them, clamp the positive end of one battery to the positive end of the dead battery.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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Florida’s defense has clamped up, holding opponents to three goals or fewer in six of these eight games.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
18 Dec. 2025
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“Latch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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