latched (on or onto)

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

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Verb
  • For the seventh year in a row, Walmart captured more money from Charlotte-area shoppers than any other grocery store, despite intense competition from local grocers like Harris Teeter and Food Lion.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Gary Hershorn captured those same skyscrapers as the moon passed behind the spire of the Empire State Building from Union City, New Jersey, revealing more of the urban skyline as artificial and natural light teamed up to illuminate the night.
    Anthony Wood, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.
    KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Wenrick did not answer questions about whether or not Valencia was trapped inside.
    Nicole Comstock, CBS News, 31 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Shamet was fouled on the play and missed the and-one free throw, but second-year backup big man Ariel Hukporti grabbed the offensive rebound to create a second shot opportunity.
    Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 2 Apr. 2026
  • Walmart grabbed 23% of the market share last year, the same as in 2024.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 2 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Max Verstappen snatched the torch from Lewis Hamilton and became one of the most unstoppable Formula 1 drivers in the sport from 2021 to 2024.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2026
  • This is the same person who cut off dribble-drives in a second-half effort that shut down Minnesota in the Sweet 16, who snatched a pass that was nearly out of bounds for a layup.
    Haley Sawyer, Daily News, 28 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 3 Apr. 2026.

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