latching (on or onto)

present participle of latch (on or onto)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latching (on or onto)
Verb
  • The name beaver moon comes from beavers setting up their lodges for winter during this time of year, and the history of trapping beavers for the North American fur trade during the season, according to the Old Farmer's Almanac.
    Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 3 Nov. 2025
  • The processing team, responsible for trapping and transporting monkeys, was known for causing some of the worst injuries.
    Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 3 Nov. 2025
Verb
  • These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.
    Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Peterson led the way, scoring 26 points — 24 before halftime — and grabbing four rebounds.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Ohtani went on to win the World Series with the Dodgers in his first season, capturing the National League MVP as well, without even pitching.
    Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Oct. 2025
  • Every frame of the film feels intentional, capturing the river and forests of the Amazon with great attention to the light and sounds of the region.
    Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 24 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 7 Nov. 2025.

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