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
Owners should manage their dogs during delivery times by keeping their pets in a separate room before opening the front door and ensuring the door is latched before stepping outside, according to the release.
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Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Her baby had never latched well on that side.
—Ayren Jackson-Cannady, SELF, 29 May 2026
Two divers with the Lee’s Summit Underwater Rescue and Recovery latched a hook on the bumper of the vehicle, according to a Facebook post from the volunteer organization.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Oilers fans have latched onto the call on the ice being a good goal and the questionable positioning of the ref who made that call.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 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, 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
Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026
Her baby had never latched well on that side.
—Ayren Jackson-Cannady, SELF, 29 May 2026
Two divers with the Lee’s Summit Underwater Rescue and Recovery latched a hook on the bumper of the vehicle, according to a Facebook post from the volunteer organization.
—Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 11 May 2026
Oilers fans have latched onto the call on the ice being a good goal and the questionable positioning of the ref who made that call.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 28 Apr. 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, 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latched
Verb
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On April 23, LeCroy remembered, Crews caught a sinking liner, held his glove in the air, clenched his fist and screamed into his glove.—
Spencer Nusbaum,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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Tuanzebe—born in Bunia, raised in Rochdale—is sprinting toward the corner flag, fists clenched at his waist, triumphant.—
Franklin Leonard,
Vanity Fair,
14 May 2026
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Defending state high jump champion JJ Harel of Sherman Oaks Notre Dame tied nine others for the second-best mark (6-6) heading into the second day.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Cameron Brink tied her season high with 16 points (14 in the first half), and Dearica Hamby added 14 points, nine rebounds, seven assists and four steals as the Sparks won for the fourth time in their past five games.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
Verb
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Every search tool, every formatter, every API wrapper gets copy-pasted into yet another agent.—
Ambika Saklani Bhardwaj,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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But core values can’t be copied and pasted.—
Jayson Jenks,
New York Times,
8 May 2026
Verb
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The Rockies, who beat San Francisco 8-6 on Friday night on a walk-off homer by Ezequiel Tovar, clinched their first series win since sweeping the Mets from April 24-29 in New York.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Led by Victor Wembanyama, who finished with 22 points and seven rebounds, the Spurs clinched a spot in the Finals for the first time since 2014.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
31 May 2026
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With the entire circumference surrounded by a sea of humanity, Bishnoi hung back, her hands clasped in front of her mouth, while Rai went and lofted the Wanamaker Trophy above his head.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Hands clasped, head bowed, blank and fair of face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
Verb
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When a 22-meter-tall rigid sail is bolted onto a massive metal hull, the ship itself alters the environment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
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Roughly 35 horses bolted through city streets following the unexpected fireworks, the outlet said.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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Garden Art Wine corks can be glued together with a hot glue gun to create decorative birdhouses and wreaths to display in the garden.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
29 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Here, the oyster clamped swiftly shut, pinching Yara’s finger.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Minnesota, facing elimination at 3-1 in this series, clamped up.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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“Latched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latched. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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