latched (on or onto)

Definition of latched (on or onto)next
past tense of latch (on or onto)

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Verb
  • Astronomers captured the most detailed image yet of our galaxy’s center.
    Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The observation team, led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, captured two additional measurements that proved key to improving the orbit estimate.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Fracking is the injection of water deep into the ground to free oil trapped in shale formations in states across the center part of the country.
    Chris Isidore, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
  • The fire aboard the Conception dive boat in 2019 killed 34 people who were trapped below deck while the captain jumped overboard.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • After scoring over Denver center Nikola Jokic in the fourth quarter, James fell to the court and immediately grabbed his left elbow.
    Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Based on court records, witness testimony and interviews with law enforcement, it’s believed that Sarah Wondra, along with one of the roommates, grabbed Michael and brought him back to the Wondras’ house.
    Alex Brizee March 5, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Trump has been warning of the Cuban government’s downfall since his administration struck Venezuela and snatched Maduro in a secret raid on his compound.
    Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The former is now in shackles in a New York detention facility after being snatched from Caracas by US special forces in an extraordinary overnight raid.
    John Liu, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026
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“Latched (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latched%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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