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
The Scripps team found that one genetic tweak could enable the hemagglutinin proteins, or spikes, on the virus to latch onto and penetrate human respiratory cells, allowing viral spread among people.
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Peter Weber, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Late in the fifth round, Oliveira latches onto Chandler’s back, squeezing him with all four limbs.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
The space-tug, latched onto the ISS like a limpet, will wait 12 to 18 months for the ISS' altitude to naturally decay from 402 kilometers to 220 kilometers (140 miles).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Spence, a half-time substitute, saved Spurs, darting forward into the box, latching onto a Dejan Kulusevski pass and scoring the equaliser.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Peter Weber, theweek, 6 Dec. 2024
Late in the fifth round, Oliveira latches onto Chandler’s back, squeezing him with all four limbs.
—Jack Crosbie, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
The space-tug, latched onto the ISS like a limpet, will wait 12 to 18 months for the ISS' altitude to naturally decay from 402 kilometers to 220 kilometers (140 miles).
—Keith Cooper, Space.com, 13 Jan. 2025
Spence, a half-time substitute, saved Spurs, darting forward into the box, latching onto a Dejan Kulusevski pass and scoring the equaliser.
—Jack Pitt-Brooke, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch
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An uncertain future hangs over many of the climate programs created by the Inflation Reduction Act, for example.—
Justin Worland,
TIME,
21 Jan. 2025
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Arena, perhaps recalling how often the flags in front of the old headquarters hung limply, had an anxious thought.—
Ian Parker,
The New Yorker,
20 Jan. 2025
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Certainly any commuter clenching his or her teeth traveling on Highway 101 through Silicon Valley or agonizing along the 405 Freeway in Los Angeles won’t complain the state has too few occupants.—
Mark Z. Barabak,
The Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2025
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The case started in 2020 when King’s campaign committee posted a version of the meme of Griner’s son, an 11-month-old with a determined look on his face, clenching a fistful of sand.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
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If you are attacked by a brown bear, play dead and lay on your stomach with your legs spread and hands clasped behind your head.—
James Powel,
USA TODAY,
24 Sep. 2024
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The sports betting halls are reasonably active, though at a dozen gaming tables dealers stand and stare, waiting with hands clasped at the waist.—
Jonathan Rowe,
SPIN,
18 Dec. 2024
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Jones received the honor from Anna Wintour, global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer of Condé Nast, who, before pinning the red-ribboned cross on the designer’s left lapel, over his heart, praised him for his generosity.—
Tina Isaac-Goizé,
Vogue,
25 Jan. 2025
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The chances of that happening are pinned at around 5%.—
Brie Stimson,
Fox News,
24 Jan. 2025
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Makhachev's 15 wins in a row is also one away from tying the 16-fight win streak that was set by Anderson Silva.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
19 Jan. 2025
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Jrue Holiday committed a costly late-game turnover and fouled Trae Young with the Celtics up two, allowing the Hawks star to tie the game with free throws.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Jan. 2025
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The Lions clinched the division and the NFC’s top seed Sunday night with a 34-9 blowout of the Vikings.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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These Tequilas, each with a unique and intriguing aroma and flavor profile, have garnered global recognition by clinching Gold Medals in at least five major international spirit competitions.—
Joseph V Micallef,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Don’t just copy and paste keywords from the job description.—
Julia Korn,
Forbes,
14 Jan. 2025
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Most electronic news feeds are produced by people who can’t write or who just lazily cut and paste others’ copy, which seems to be a pre-req to employment.—
J.T. Barbarese,
New York Daily News,
10 Jan. 2025
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His lips, typically clamped in a rigid line, curled into a smile.—
Linda Robertson,
Miami Herald,
8 Jan. 2025
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In our lab, two testers clamped opposite ends and pulled as far as possible, then checked if the tights returned to their original shape after releasing.—
L.A. Hubilla,
People.com,
19 Dec. 2024
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“Latch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch. Accessed 1 Feb. 2025.
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