LATCHED Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

latched

verb

past tense of latch

as in clenched

to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch latch the gate

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Recent Examples of latched The latest report paints a picture of a manufacturing industry that is still latched to legacy systems, with an eagerness to dabble in AI, but with second thoughts about fully committing to it. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Cecelia Kale was climbing a tree in her front yard in Tigerton on June 23 when a bat latched onto her leg, according to her family. — Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 2 July 2026 In doorbell footage shared with WTXL, a fox approached and latched onto her leg. — Adam England, PEOPLE, 2 July 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 But the favorite fabrication the AI poisoners on Reddit have latched onto is that JD Vance has died of rabies. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 25 June 2026 Pet owners hunting for a gentler alternative to surgery have latched onto the fungus as a possible answer. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026 So on her next cast Vera latched onto one with the back hook. — Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 June 2026 But the reason why Mailata’s story is frequently referenced is that there aren’t many NFL players who first latched a helmet at an NFL practice. — Zach Berman, New York Times, 24 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for latched

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 clenched

Verb

Boston ranks last in the AL in home runs (tied with the Cleveland Guardians), and the hitters don’t strike out or walk much, either.

— Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Many cases are part of the outbreak in the Midwest, which could be the largest cyclospora outbreak on record if all tied to the same source, while others are part of separate investigations.

— Blake Ellis, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of tied

Verb

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
The hardware stores are all sold out of chalk powder, which can be pasted onto the outside of panes to reflect more sunlight.

— Henry Grabar, The Atlantic, 27 June 2026

Definition of pasted

Verb

The Dodgers’ come-from-behind win in Game 5 of the 2024 World Series clinched a series victory over the Yankees and produced the prevailing image of Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and their teammates reveling on the Yankee Stadium diamond.

— Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 17 July 2026
Spain clinched a berth to the final Tuesday by smothering France 2-0 at AT&T Stadium, running its unbeaten streak to 37 games while eliminating a team that had run roughshod through the tournament.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

Definition of clinched

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 clasped

Verb

View gallery - 7 images A robot that swims like a diving bird and then flies like, well, a bird, sounds like the setup for two different machines bolted together.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 13 July 2026
In addition to the custom pieces of furniture — and hundreds of cameras capturing contestants’ every move — some of the furniture is bolted to the ground, as Storey told the Los Angeles Times.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of bolted

Verb

His supporters have clamped their mouths tighter than the federal budget for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
With the SRBs securely clamped to the launch pad, SLS hangs in the center between them, held up only by the strength of the interstage bolts at their connection points.

— Josh Dinner, Space.com, 1 July 2026