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 decision the Hornets made to photograph Knueppel, Ball and the high-scoring Brandon Miller together Monday was latched onto by a number of Hornets junkies as evidence that Charlotte has a big role in mind for him.
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Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
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, 17 Sep. 2025
The latest episode begins with Slightly hiding Arthur's body under his bed, with the facehugger still firmly latched.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
But there were also a bunch of younger fans in attendance, ones who have latched onto the band due to its continued relevance and popularity in the mall-rock world.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Damiana Humphrey was waist-deep in the water with her siblings when a shark latched onto her hand.
—Angelina Liu, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
However, the press tour for it did have one particular tidbit people latched onto.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
The vacation house has sat vacant over the long winter months, the windows latched tight against cobras and the clever fingers of baboons.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Away from the spotlight, these two took the best from their rivalry, rather than the worst moments the public latched onto.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 30 Sep. 2025
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, 17 Sep. 2025
The latest episode begins with Slightly hiding Arthur's body under his bed, with the facehugger still firmly latched.
—Christopher Rudolph, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
But there were also a bunch of younger fans in attendance, ones who have latched onto the band due to its continued relevance and popularity in the mall-rock world.
—Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 16 Sep. 2025
Damiana Humphrey was waist-deep in the water with her siblings when a shark latched onto her hand.
—Angelina Liu, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
However, the press tour for it did have one particular tidbit people latched onto.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Aug. 2025
The vacation house has sat vacant over the long winter months, the windows latched tight against cobras and the clever fingers of baboons.
—Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2025
Away from the spotlight, these two took the best from their rivalry, rather than the worst moments the public latched onto.
—Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latched
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Lalay, a 15-foot crocodile, was not amused and spent half an hour thrashing around with the man’s leg clenched in her teeth, until the park owner clocked her over the head with a block of concrete to get her to let go.—
Kassondra Cloos,
Outside,
10 Sep. 2025
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And then there’s Eros, also known as Cupid, who flies away with his little buttocks clenched at the least hint of a rational process.—
James Parker,
The Atlantic,
9 Sep. 2025
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That inclusivity has been on display with the selections of both Lamar and Ocasio, the latter of whom Jay-Z praised in a statement tied to the announcement.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
29 Sep. 2025
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Examining issues tied to mass incarceration, says Holt, often turns up compelling stories.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
29 Sep. 2025
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Asked whether Robinson had literally copied and pasted Harrington’s idea, his website was taken down.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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There’s a Porsche 959 pasted over a Porsche 911 GT1 pasted over another two 959s.—
Raphael Orlove,
Robb Report,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Philadelphia Union clinched the best record in MLS this season with a 1-0 home triumph against New York City FC.—
Franco Panizo,
Miami Herald,
5 Oct. 2025
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Milwaukee then clinched a first-round bye by winning 96 games — more than any team in either league.—
Jon Paul Hoornstra,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The rapper sat with his hands clasped and his eyes downcast as the sentence was ready out at a federal court in Manhattan on Friday.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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When Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced him, Combs had his head lowered, with his shoulders hunched and his hands clasped.—
Elizabeth Rosner,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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At the time of their release, the cougars both bolted to freedom after rescuers opened the crates’ doors, photos from the nonprofit show.—
Daniella Segura,
Sacbee.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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But right as the words left Trotter’s mouth, the man bolted down a dirt road.—
TJ Macias,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Sep. 2025
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One of the two animals ended up with part of Hohl's head inside its mouth, with its jaws clamped around his cheek and skull, while the other clamped onto his left ankle.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Miami once again clamped up the Lions’ offense, leading to a 21-yard Jason Sanders field goal on the subsequent drive that pushed the Dolphins’ lead to 24-17.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
16 Aug. 2025
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Guerrero, in the first inning, connected for a towering fly ball to left field.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Over the years, Ludwinski said she’s connected with people at Zingerman’s who helped with questions about business challenges.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Latched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latched. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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