as in to snap (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch (on or onto)
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In plays that feature women protagonists, the experience of feeling trapped is a recurring theme, whether characters are hemmed in by marriage, motherhood, gender roles, race, economic status or any number of societal norms.—
Emily McClanathan,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026 -
Vlad returns to find the protagonist and John trapped in the burning cabin and pulls them out.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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When not in the newsroom, Munis is often out on the streets with his camera, capturing the perfect portrait or settling in to watch a thought-provoking film.—
Munis Raza,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Mar. 2026
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The comedian and NewsRadio star has not spoken much about the incident, which was captured on video originally published by TMZ.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 Mar. 2026
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Heo re-holstered his Taser, intending to apprehend Best by grabbing or tackling him, Prescott said.—
Kellie Love,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
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While the two men struggle with the jammed backdoor, Weisz’s character tosses them both a look before rushing toward the flames to grab her unfinished manuscript, written on legal pads, and dashing out of the cabin just in time.—
Meg Walters,
Glamour,
9 Mar. 2026
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Air carriers suspended flights to airspace in and out of the Middle East throughout the weekend as the wider region grapples with American and Israeli strikes on Iran expand the potential for a prolonged conflict.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
3 Mar. 2026
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Thousands of digital leaders from around the world are here, displaying the latest in robotics, quantum computing, and IQ AI, which is grappling with the relationship between us—humans—and the multitude of AI agents that proffer help and arouse suspicion.—
Kamal Ahmed,
Fortune,
3 Mar. 2026
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Daylight saving time is officially back to snatch the annual hour of sleep from the masses in March.—
Chris Sims,
IndyStar,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Reviews Are In Reese’s Marshmallow is now available in stores nationwide, and fans of the brand have already been snatching up the treat to give it a taste for themselves—and share their reviews.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Schwarber followed with a 427-foot drive that landed near the back of the second deck in right field to put the United States on top 3-1.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Mar. 2026
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Your inventive concepts land better when the delivery is simple and well-paced.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
8 Mar. 2026
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During their investigation, officials seized more than 175 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl.—
Chelsea Hylton,
CBS News,
5 Mar. 2026
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During the investigation, federal and local law enforcement seized more than 175 pounds of methamphetamine and fentanyl, authorities said, around $80,000 in cash and six firearms.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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The sophomore rushed the puck into the offensive zone, cut toward the middle and ripped a shot that nailed the top corner and extended the lead to two.—
Jack Murray,
Boston Herald,
5 Mar. 2026
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Today’s Podcast Why is the Oscars hosting gig so hard to nail?—
Jay Caspian Kang,
New Yorker,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Latch (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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