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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latches (on or onto)
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The cuffed hem also traps in heat and gives the pants a jogger appearance that looks good with sandals, sneakers, and boots.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
25 Sep. 2025 -
But as a violent storm traps him in isolation, Drew’s body falters and his mind begins to unravel.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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Testing found the highest levels of phthalates in coffee sold in cans, followed by pods and finally bags.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Aug. 2025
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While the plots are similar— an ex-revolutionary is forced back into action after his daughter is kidnapped by a former nemesis— the film lands as a much more straightforward action movie, following relatively conventional story beats.—
Andrew McGowan,
Variety,
26 Sep. 2025
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The ball lands on a black 13, a nod to Swift's lucky number.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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The track is accompanied by a summery music video shot in Ibiza, Puerto Rico and Miami, which captures a fun atmosphere of friendship and camaraderie.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
26 Sep. 2025
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Here, her deft manipulation of form and language captures how alien—even, perhaps, how interesting—ordinary life with a chronic illness, in some cases, can be.—
Bekah Waalkes,
The Atlantic,
25 Sep. 2025
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The agent then grabs Moreta-Galarza and forces her several feet down the hallway and into a wall.—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jonah grabs Henry's gun and shoots him coldly in the head.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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On top of leaving plenty of leg space open for your best knee-high boots, this ensemble also nails the high-low look that works well for weekday dressing and off-duty gatherings alike.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Wil Lutz nails a 26-yard field goal to cap off the 10-play, 51-yard drive.—
Joe Nguyen,
Denver Post,
21 Sep. 2025
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Wednesday then rescues Pugsley as Gomez and Morticia arrive, but before the family can properly reunite, Isaac snatches Wednesday into his telekinetic grip, choking her.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
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And just when the woman and the cookie are about to share a kiss, a hand reaches in from above and snatches the cookie from the scene.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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The robust programming helped BIFF achieve its highest attendance in recent years, reinforcing the festival’s position as a crucial launchpad for Asian cinema even as the Korean industry grapples with unprecedented challenges.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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The debate comes as the city grapples with rising service costs and high living expenses.—
Verónica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Latches (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latches%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 29 Sep. 2025.
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