as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
watertight hatches provided access through the ship's bulkheads
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Recent Examples of hatch
Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Video and images released by state media showed Kim’s daughter sticking her head out of the driver’s hatch of a moving, olive green tank while her smiling father sat on top with three soldiers.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Some individuals swimming today may have hatched before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Noun
For anyone who has ever stared at a mysterious door, hatch, or panel in their home and wondered what was on the other side, Bareilles’ video serves as both entertainment and a cautionary tale.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 23 Mar. 2026
Video and images released by state media showed Kim’s daughter sticking her head out of the driver’s hatch of a moving, olive green tank while her smiling father sat on top with three soldiers.
—Hyung-Jin Kim, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
The plan was hatched during Noem' s tenure but immediately ran into intense opposition around the country by residents and communities opposed to such large Immigration and Customs Enforcement facilities in their neighborhoods.
—ABC News, 31 Mar. 2026
Some individuals swimming today may have hatched before the Declaration of Independence was signed.
—Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatch
Noun
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True was in her office inside the restaurant shortly after the lunch rush Monday afternoon when a customer came in and said the Chinese restaurant a couple doors down was on fire.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
1 Apr. 2026
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The spectacle was sufficiently embarrassing that the Prime Minister decreed within a week that executions would theretofore be hidden behind prison doors.—
Lauren Collins,
New Yorker,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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And just as Elon Musk’s initial moonshot package spawned a whole class of copycats (including Musk’s more recent $1 trillion plan), Ferracone expects other tech companies to mimic Meta’s latest move.—
Claire Zillman,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The president vowed late Thursday to find a way to pay Transportation Safety Administration screeners who have been forced to work without paychecks for more than a month, spawning chaotic hours-long lines at some airports.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2026
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These learnings now sit at the foundation of the Buahan concept and not only ensure that the hotel leaves a positive impact on the community, but also provide guests a level of immersion into the Balinese way of life that few other hotels of this caliber have managed to deliver.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Presidential libraries are one of the few ways sitting presidents can solicit foreign donations — without ever having to disclose their donors.—
Claire Heddles,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The point is, Darcy is archetypically tall and brooding.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
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There will be other plumb roles, including that of Mr Rochester, the brooding master of Thornfield Hall.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As for which dinosaurs laid them, reporting suggests multiple species may be represented.—
Daniella Gray,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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For years, this debate between stricter codes and affordable housing festered behind the scenes, including at the obscure International Code Council, which brings together government officials, contractors, appliance makers and others to lay the groundwork for model codes.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While the company will maintain clients, Flaherty is also launching a venture studio for developing and incubating left-leaning podcasts and shows.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The venture firm has a history of incubating its own projects.—
Ben Weiss,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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“Hatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatch. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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