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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latched (on or onto)
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Yung-Shin Kung said that CTAs had captured the rally in precious metals, primarily silver and gold, at the beginning of the year, before switching to industrial metals that are poised to benefit from AI infrastructure investment and supply constraints caused by the Iran war.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026 -
But generally speaking, did this seem like a concept album to you that was being captured?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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Shakespeare’s comedies especially understand the joy of watching people get trapped in schemes and plots well beyond their control.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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The economy has been devastated, and many feel trapped between a government with no mercy and a future with no clear path forward.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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He's also grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Varley then threw three cups of water and ice at the employee, snatched his nametag off his suit jacket and broke four glasses by dropping them on the floor, according to what staff told police in the affidavit.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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After Trevino got the cash, South snatched the marijuana quickly from him.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
5 June 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 8 Jun. 2026.
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