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 His father, Jeff Cebula, said his son was looking at fish in a creek when a beaver latched onto his chest. — Ashley Paul, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026 In a moment of chaos in the back, Colorado native Lindsey Heaps latched onto the rebound and coolly slotted the ball past the Angel City goalkeeper. — Spencer Baldwin, Denver Post, 12 Sep. 2026 And a lot of people latched onto her as this avatar of this particular viewpoint of keeping women's sports exclusively for cisgender women. — Sam Fragoso, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026 That riddim quickly took off as other artists in the 2000s latched onto the popularity and danceability of that beat. — Danny Hajjar, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2026 So, both populations of ribosomes latched onto the messenger RNA but used different populations of transfer RNAs to make a protein using the messenger. — ArsTechnica, 26 Aug. 2026 In the absence of stronger signals, the model had latched onto it. — Lauren Livak Gilbert, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026 Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, perhaps the EU’s leading right-wing immigration restrictionist, latched onto the Ceuta episode. — Kelsey Norman, Fortune, 10 Aug. 2026 Residents are encouraged to use bear-resistant containers with lids latched, store garbage in a garage or shed until collection day, and put cans at the curb the morning of pickup rather than the night before. — Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for latched

Verb

Parents rushing to a reunification center, hearts clenched with the hope of finding their children among the survivors.

— Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
All of the grandeur and energy of Pollock’s looping brambles and cords are clenched in Krasner’s versions.

— Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of clenched

Verb

As betting has become more widespread, some bettors have taken to social media to harass players for their game performance that may be tied to a bet.

— Jessica Golden,Contessa Brewer, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026
While her sculptural dress commanded attention with its plunging neckline and exaggerated peplum waist, her shoes provided a sleek, minimalist finish that tied the entire look together.

— Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of tied

Verb

The mural in question is pasted along the side of the Jolly Colliers Pub building in Bedminster, Bristol.

— Francesca Aton, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Thin partitions marked an early attempt to slice the space into smaller rooms, but the original brick walls remained bare, shivering with cobwebs, where someone had pasted a picture of a man, holy hands bracketing a redbrick heart.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of pasted

Verb

The bargain Guardians clinched the American League Central title and earned a bye in the playoffs.

— Isaac Tellechea, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026
Jordin Canada scored 19 points and set up 11 baskets for teammates in the win that clinched the Dream’s Finals berth.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of clinched

Verb

What isn’t decided yet is whether AI agents get bolted onto old systems as an afterthought or built in from day one with the same discipline organizations already apply to hiring, managing and governing people.

— Ryan Austin, Forbes.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Following the win, Smart bolted straight for the visitors section, slinging his visor around in the air while the Georgia fans and Kirby's wife waited to embrace his family.

— Trey Wallace OutKick, FOXNews.com, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of bolted

Verb

After the safeguard pipe is clamped, Juliette and her crew — including the mechanics, sheriff and Camille — venture down to the door Lukas found in the digger void.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
CFMoto Stopping duties come courtesy of Brembo, featuring dual 320-mm front discs clamped by radial four-piston calipers and backed by a 260-mm rear disc.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026