as in to hang
to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch
latch the gate
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Recent Examples of latch
More recently, Chinese creators have come to dominate the market as TikTok and its Chinese equivalent Douyin have latched onto the trend, which is now also being explored by Chinese streamers such as iQIYI, platforms that had previously opted for more tradition longform series.
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Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
For starters, some people might just be genetically predisposed, based on the way bacteria can latch onto their cells or how their immune system functions.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025
But even pinned down, Augustin reportedly latched onto his sister’s hair and pants, refusing to release his grip as authorities arrived.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The fact that the show debuted off-Broadway in 2013 and remains ever-so relevant today tells you that Moses and Alter have latched onto a concept with legs.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Mathew Scott, The Hollywood Reporter, 17 Mar. 2025
For starters, some people might just be genetically predisposed, based on the way bacteria can latch onto their cells or how their immune system functions.
—Korin Miller, SELF, 17 Mar. 2025
But even pinned down, Augustin reportedly latched onto his sister’s hair and pants, refusing to release his grip as authorities arrived.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The fact that the show debuted off-Broadway in 2013 and remains ever-so relevant today tells you that Moses and Alter have latched onto a concept with legs.
—Randy McMullen, The Mercury News, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch
Verb
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On January 16th, Yorkshire’s executioner hanged all fourteen condemned men.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
14 Apr. 2025
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When the Wolves started the 2024 playoffs, dread hung over the fan base about the prospects of a series against the Phoenix Suns, who dominated them in the regular season.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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This movement relaxes the jaw and keeps you from clenching or grinding.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
26 Mar. 2025
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My anxiety climbed, heart racing and head pounding as my jaw clenched tightly.—
Elizabeth Price,
Vox,
22 Jan. 2025
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In the audience, Wade Sr. nodded slowly, his hands clasped.—
D. Watkins,
The Atlantic,
10 Apr. 2025
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The players’ victory cries echoing off the walls, Al-Khelaifi greeted each of them in turn, clasping their heads between his hands and bellowing his congratulations into their ears.—
Tom Williams,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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But that narrative has gained steam in recent weeks as Democrats try to pin the blame for November’s loss on Biden.—
Amie Parnes,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
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Ivar hit a great moonsault for a nearfall, but New Day then isolated Ivar and won a record 11th tag team title as Woods pinned Erik with help from Kingston.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Eligibility for premium subsidies for insurance plans sold in Affordable Care Act marketplaces is also tied to the official poverty level.—
Arthur Allen,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2025
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The charges stem from their role in developing Tornado Cash, a crypto mixer accused of helping launder funds tied to North Korean cybercrime.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Kings clinched one of the last two play-in berths when the Phoenix Suns suffered a 133-95 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday at PHX Arena in Phoenix, Arizona.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Lil Durk clinches a milestone 10th top 10 project on Billboard’s Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart as Deep Thoughts opens at No. 2 on the list dated April 12.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
9 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Henrique then copied and pasted his Notepad notes into Copilot.—
Michael Muchmore,
PC Magazine,
6 Apr. 2025
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Worse, many people have fallen into the habit of copying and pasting goals from year to year, turning the entire exercise into a box-checking ritual rather than a driver of real performance.—
Mark Murphy,
Forbes.com,
31 Mar. 2025
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Keep your iron clamped all the way down the length of your hair.—
Lisa DeSantis,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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When the dog did not stop biting, Jeffrey pulled Tex by his collar twice, lifting Paredes off the ground for nearly 30 seconds with the dog still clamped around his neck.—
Devan Patel,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2025
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“Latch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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