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 There are plenty of trails and other places for outdoor activities, but the habitat favors ticks, with wildlife around to latch to and plenty of tall grass to serve as a hiding spot. — Blaise Mesa, jsonline.com, 9 Sep. 2026 In the 50th minute, Summit defender Ayo Oke crossed an inviting ball into the Gotham 6-yard box, and Summit forward Yuzuki Yamamoto ghosted in and latched onto the cross to score her second-ever NWSL goal. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 6 Sep. 2026 That riddim quickly took off as other artists in the 2000s latched onto the popularity and danceability of that beat. — Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026 The second saw Isak recalibrate his run in behind a couple of times before latching onto Gakpo’s trivela pass, staying composed as a defender and Scherpen got close before sliding a shot home with his left foot. — Gregg Evans, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for latch

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Boorady said Biden was the first president to hang double layers of portraits over the Oval Office fireplace.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026
On the House side, Republicans maintain control by an exceedingly narrow margin, meaning there aren’t a lot of low-hanging districts for Democrats to aim for.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of hang

Verb

Then the duo begins, and everyone leans forward, rapt, hands clasped loosely in front of them, mouthing every word.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026
But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of clasp

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As the cloud approached me, a change in the pressure of the dream medium would pin me down by the chest, leaving me unable to breathe.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
With no threat of a rushing attack, UCF began to pin its ears back and send more rushers at Craig, who was sacked twice in the second half and pressured on countless other dropbacks.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pin

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Ellison clinched the deal by sweetening the offer price and bringing his father, Larry Ellison, in to personally guarantee funding.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Oct. 2026
The White Sox haven't clinched a playoff series at home since the 1906 World Series victory over the Cubs.

— Victor Jacobo, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of clinch

Verb

This buys her team more time to clamp the safeguard pipe, effectively saving the silo from extinction.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of clamp

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