LATCHES (ON OR ONTO) Synonyms: 48 Similar and Opposite Words

latches (on or onto)

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present tense third-person singular of latch (on or onto)

as in snaps (up)

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This approach traps dust rather than scattering it across the room and gives new life to an old pillowcase.

— Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
The high temperatures on the east coast this weekend are due to a high-pressure system known as a heat dome, a severe weather phenomenon that occurs when a high-pressure system traps a massive mass of hot air over a region, according to Gray News.

— Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026

Definition of traps

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Drizzilicious took their already-craveworthy birthday cake mini rice cakes and added a patriotic twist with their America’s 250 Anniversary Edition bags.

— Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 5 June 2026
Give your hefty designer bags a break from the sand and swap in this summer-friendly alternative instead.

— Amanda Le, InStyle, 3 June 2026

Definition of bags

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Lindsay Landman, a luxury event planner with over 20 years of experience in the sector, suggests a total that lands somewhere within the range of $20 to $25 million.

— Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 9 July 2026
Golden State, like the rest of the NBA, is waiting to see where James lands for his 24th season while turning 42 in December.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 9 July 2026

Definition of lands

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Part of Ruggable's collaboration with Architectural Digest, the Ananda rug (designed by Hema Persad of ADPRO firm Sagrada Studio) captures the charm of traditional Moroccan craftsmanship while standing up to everyday kitchen life.

— Vy Yang, Architectural Digest, 9 July 2026
Kate’s puff-sleeve shirt dress feels a touch more sophisticated than a traditional button-down silhouette, and this Amazon lookalike captures the same refined feel.

— Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 July 2026

Definition of captures

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The costuming, which decks its cast in traditional Polynesian attire, nails the transition between media, but the real humans of the film clash against the cartoonish designs of Hei Hei or the giant crab Tamatoa (Jemaine Clement).

— Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 8 July 2026
Spooky enough for Halloween and colorful enough for summer, this nails the summerween balance.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026

Definition of nails

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In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of snatches

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Television City, one of the most famous studios in the entertainment industry where generations of TV shows have been created, is expected to hit the market again as its owner grapples with debt.

— Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026
Their 25th studio album grapples with the distance between the promising America of the band’s young imagination and today’s reality, since one of the sources of their prosperity has been their affinity for Stateside sounds and vibes.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 10 July 2026

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