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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latched (on or onto)
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The Ryder Cup is the one competition in golf that should be played in front of an intense, feverish crowd, the kind that can’t be captured by the virtual reality headsets European captain Luke Donald gave his players.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025 -
TxDOT traffic cameras captured dozens of emergency vehicles and police units converging near the ICE facility off I-35E and Empire Central.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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And if there is an accident on the narrow, mostly two-lane road, drivers can be trapped for hours.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In front of reporters, the agent grabbed the crying woman by the arms before shoving her to the wall and then downward.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to the complaint filed by detectives, Dials grabbed a handgun that belonged to Sean Perrin, 31, off the bedroom floor, placing it between the mattress and the wall before the two went to bed, the Dispatch reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Bob's escape apparel over the two-day fight for his daughter's survival features cataract-protecting sunglasses snatched comically from a drugstore rack.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Janus snatched up the feature following its competition premiere in Cannes and ahead of its North American debut at the New York Film Festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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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 30 Sep. 2025.
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