as in snapping (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latching (on or onto)
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Climate change warms the atmosphere, raising baseline temperatures and making heat-trapping weather patterns more intense and longer-lasting.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Mar. 2026 -
By nature, latex foam is very responsive (for comfort without sinking in), ventilates by not trapping heat, and, to top it off, is entirely hypoallergenic.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
19 Mar. 2026
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Mark was fouled after grabbing the ensuing loose ball and made both free throws to ice the game, 77-71.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
20 Mar. 2026
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The video, filmed by Mortensen, appears to show Paul hitting, grabbing and throwing three barstools at him.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2026
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Concerns about long airport lines are increasingly capturing attention.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Mar. 2026
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The Hurricanes, the most improved team in the nation, are finally capturing the attention of the nation and overcame a hostile crowd to beat Missouri 80-66 Friday night.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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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 23 Mar. 2026.
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