LATCHING Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

latching

verb

present participle of latch

as in clenching

to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch latch the gate

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Recent Examples of latching Berhalter tied the score again four minutes into the second half, latching onto a loose ball at the top of the penalty area and one-hopping a right-footed shot just inside the near post. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026 As the president and his fellow Republicans try to balance a pro-tech agenda with constituents’ concerns, at least one key administration official and several GOP lawmakers are latching onto the reports of foreign influence campaigns. — Julia Shapero, The Hill, 22 June 2026 Here against Casa Pia, for example, Suarez sets off at speed as soon as the ball breaks loose, latching onto an outside-of-the-boot pass with a run into the channels that is reminiscent of Gyokeres at Sporting last season. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2026 Leslie Mann delivers a heartwarming performance as a woman drifting through a midlife reset, latching onto two college students locked in a subtle competition for her attention. — Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 20 Mar. 2026 The strategy is paying off, with an increasing number of listeners latching onto Toledo’s great versions of these soul/pop/R&B classics. — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026 Fifth-place Monaco grabbed a second goal 10 minutes into the second half when midfielder Aleksandr Golovin, who had just come on, slid the ball into the bottom corner after latching onto a cross from the right. — ABC News, 6 Mar. 2026 Now, some are latching onto the wave of anti-OpenAI sentiment to voice broader critiques of the company. — Frank Landymore, Futurism, 5 Mar. 2026 One very funny snippet has Elvis giving a sweet peck on the cheek to a little girl at the lip of the stage followed by what appears to be her big sister latching her lips onto him like a mollusk before being peeled off by her mother. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 16 Feb. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for latching

Verb

While not everyone experiences such dramatic effects, experts say stress, clenching and even past trauma can contribute to TMJ issues.

— Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 22 May 2026
The Beloved, his first film in Competition at Cannes, is an incredible achievement that builds on all those films and leaves them standing in the dust, hitting all the same tense throat-clenching beats but somehow transcending genre altogether.

— Damon Wise, Deadline, 16 May 2026

Definition of clenching

Verb

The city last shot fireworks over the Capitol Mall in 2014, followed by relatively low-hanging displays over CHS Field in Lowertown in 2015, 2016 and 2017.

— Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 8 July 2026
One key to removing them from your garden is to make their habitat inhospitable by removing low-hanging leaves, rocks and weeds that provide that shade.

— Alora Bopray, USA Today, 7 July 2026

Definition of hanging

Verb

The last-place Angels have lost seven consecutive games, tying their longest losing streak of the season.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026
Ogwumike will make her 11th All-Star appearance, tying three-time WNBA champion Diana Taurasi for second most in WNBA history.

— Annie Costabile, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of tying

Verb

Charlotte, an avid tennis fan like her mom, could be seen clasping her face in shock with her eyes wide during the games, mirroring Kate's own expressions at times.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 July 2026
Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory.

— Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026

Definition of clasping

Verb

Spain got its marquee offense from Oyarzabal, the Real Sociedad captain who doubled his goal total at this year's World Cup by opening the scoring in the 36th minute and clinching the victory in the 89th.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 July 2026
One of her upcoming styles could even be spotted at a New York Knicks finals games prior to the team clinching their historic 2026 NBA championship win.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 30 June 2026

Definition of clinching

Verb

With buckets of glue in hand, families and friends have taken to pasting images of the victims across the city to make sure they’re not forgotten.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
This led to the cutting and pasting practice whereby smaller rural or town newspapers borrowed from the larger newspapers in urban centers.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 May 2026

Definition of pasting

Verb

Firefighters quickly tended to mother and baby, clamping and cutting the umbilical cord, and both were transported in stable condition to the hospital.

— Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
Meanwhile, special bags and a clamping system lock away smells that put a damper on cuddle time with your sweet new arrival.

— Melissa Willets, Parents, 1 July 2026

Definition of clamping

Verb

Leandro Trossard got the assist, bending a perfect back-post cross from the end line to his waiting teammate.

— Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
For much of her decades-long career, Madonna has been known as not only a genre-bending talent and headline-grabber, but also a certified hitmaker.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026