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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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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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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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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Entering today’s second and last loop at Spyglass Hill, they were tied for 25th place, one shot ahead of former 49ers quarterback Steve Young and his partner Beau Hossler.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
31 Jan. 2025
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While Benton's Buc-ee's is going to be big, tied with the Buc-ee's outpost in Luling, Texas, for the country's largest, the one expected to open in Ocala, Florida is going to be even larger.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
31 Jan. 2025
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Specifically, the sizeable women’s Australian Open trophy, which Keys won on Saturday by stunning two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka to clinch her maiden slam title.—
Matias Grez,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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The football star and his team defeated the Buffalo Bills, clinching the conference championship title with a final score of 32 to 29.—
Julia Teti,
WWD,
27 Jan. 2025
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The night before the trial began in early September, a group of local feminists traveled around the city and pasted pieces of paper with letters on them to walls, in large collages.—
Catherine Porter,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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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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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 3 Feb. 2025.
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