LATCHED Synonyms: 76 Similar and Opposite Words

latched

verb

Definition of latched next

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 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, 24 Apr. 2026 As Asymmetric began to struggle in 2025, McCann latched onto a crypto fad known as digital asset treasury companies, popularized by Michael Saylor’s Strategy, formerly Microstrategy. —

Jack Kubinec, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026 When the first season started airing on HBO in 2019, fans instantly latched onto the glam — which was decidedly bright and sparkly despite how dark the show was. —

Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026 An own goal gave Rennes an early lead and Jordan forward Mousa Al-Tamari latched onto a long ball to lob the goalkeeper in the 25th minute. —

ABC News, 11 Apr. 2026 Investigators believe that as the bar was closing, Parkhurst either hid somewhere in the establishment, or re-entered through a door and latched it behind him, the affidavit said. —

Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 3 Apr. 2026 The Crew Module side hatch cover is removed, and the seals are greased, cleaned and inspected before the 500-pound hatch door is shut and latched using special tools, including a socket wrench and ratchet. —

Miles Doran, CBS News, 1 Apr. 2026 While some Summer House viewers immediately latched onto the first rumblings of a more-than-friend connection — care of the sometimes-reliable Deuxmoi — others worked hard to find non-fire explanations for the smoke. —

Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 1 Apr. 2026 The one commode in it was shielded from sight only by wooden shutters, which swung on double-action spring hinges, like saloon doors, and had to be latched shut with a hook on a swivel. —

Caleb Crain, Harpers Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026

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Verb

May watched, jaw clenched, arms crossed, eyes glassy.

— Justin Williams, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Among many Niger Deltans, there’s a mixture of ignorance, nonchalance, and clenched resignation around the industry’s environmental dangers, which take a back seat as folks get on with the business of everyday survival.

— Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026