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
Meanwhile, consumers are putting their own spin on the trend by accessorizing their jeans with Labubus latched onto belt loops.
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Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
TikTok users quickly latched onto the mashup’s bizarre dichotomy and used the accompanying sound, which now soundtracks over 726,000 creates, to showcase everything from Halloween costumes to seemingly oppositional vibes.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Those rumors always seemed to be a matter of different styles and the institution’s dislike for change, but people have latched onto staff changes now to wonder if, perhaps, there was any truth to the original stories in the first place.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
James then copy-and-pasted the same message up through group seven, which is the one that the algorithm latched onto.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
As depicted here, Gacy is a parasite latched onto a failing society.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Wilson, 29, was sitting on the ground, petting the two pups, when suddenly the Boerboel lunged and latched onto her nose.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Andre Claudio, Sourcing Journal, 31 Oct. 2025
TikTok users quickly latched onto the mashup’s bizarre dichotomy and used the accompanying sound, which now soundtracks over 726,000 creates, to showcase everything from Halloween costumes to seemingly oppositional vibes.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2025
Those rumors always seemed to be a matter of different styles and the institution’s dislike for change, but people have latched onto staff changes now to wonder if, perhaps, there was any truth to the original stories in the first place.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 28 Oct. 2025
James then copy-and-pasted the same message up through group seven, which is the one that the algorithm latched onto.
—Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 21 Oct. 2025
As depicted here, Gacy is a parasite latched onto a failing society.
—Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025
Wilson, 29, was sitting on the ground, petting the two pups, when suddenly the Boerboel lunged and latched onto her nose.
—Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latched
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Her purplish hands remained clenched on her chest.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Oct. 2025
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To estimate 10 degrees in the sky, use the width of your clenched first held at arm's length.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
14 Oct. 2025
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The Falcons looked to have tied the game up in the fourth quarter with less than five minutes to go on Drake London’s third touchdown catch of the game but Parker Romo missed the extra point.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
3 Nov. 2025
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Still, Colbert didn’t shy from validating those who tied the cancellation to political pressure.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In recent days, the grassroots effort has spread, as messages offering and seeking assistance are cut, copied and pasted throughout communities big and small, connecting neighbors and finding those in need tangible help.—
Alisha Ebrahimji,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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James then copy-and-pasted the same message up through group seven, which is the one that the algorithm latched onto.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With the win, Byron Nelson (6-2, 5-1) has all but clinched a spot in the playoffs.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Oct. 2025
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As Decision Day progressed, the goals came fast and furious, playoff berths were clinched, and home field advantage was secured.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Oct. 2025
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The pair took a spin through the watery exhibits, and then Hanks clasped his hands together.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Later, the family clasped hands and prayed in a circle.—
Katie Moore,
Kansas City Star,
16 Oct. 2025
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San Juan Hills bolted to a 6-0 lead in the third set and, with Hodges scoring on kills and blocks, went on to its 25-11 win to go ahead in sets 2-1.—
Steve Fryer,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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In Van Horn, ninety miles southwest of Pecos, the shelter consisted of four outdoor cages bolted to a concrete pad.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
16 Oct. 2025
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Unfortunately, during his journey, Vasi encountered a wire snare trap, which ended up clamped around his back leg in September 2019.—
Kelli Bender,
PEOPLE,
11 Oct. 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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The canal connected increasingly specialized regions in the early US, explains historian Roger Ransom.—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Oct. 2025
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Coming off of a Game 4 performance in the NLCS which still has baseball fans marveling, Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani connected on a two-run home run in the next half inning to cut into the Jays’ big lead.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Latched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latched. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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