latching (on or onto)

present participle of latch (on or onto)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for latching (on or onto)
Verb
  • However, the concept of an energy source that can run 24/7 and emit no heat-trapping greenhouse gases when generating power is compelling.
    Judith Kohler, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025
  • In the course of one such quest, Chloe takes off in the getaway carriage—accidentally trapping a duke named Lawrence inside.
    Karen Ostergren, The Atlantic, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.
    Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
  • This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa.
    Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The Aces later defeated the Fever in the semifinals before capturing their third championship in four years.
    Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 18 Oct. 2025
  • This is a company with much in common with the tech startup sector’s approach of capturing an audience fast and mastering monetisation later.
    Callum McLennan, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Latching (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latching%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

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