as in to snap (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch (on or onto)
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The animal is unlikely to attack unless trapped or provoked.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
21 Apr. 2025 -
Neighbors also informed the outlet that both police and child services — in N.Y.C., the Administration for Children's Services (ACS) — had visited the apartment earlier in the week, while Promise was trapped inside, but left without entering the apartment.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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What to know about Blue Origin after celebrity spaceflight NASA's Perseverance rover captures 'fiendish' dueling dust devils on Mars: See video What causes the Lyrid meteors?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The estate captures the spirit of Alentejo—its slow pace, natural beauty, and rich traditions—while offering guests a gateway to explore the region through immersive on-site experiences and easy access to local attractions.—
Monica Mendal,
Vogue,
18 Apr. 2025
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Antetokounmpo finished the game by scoring 36 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and blocking two shots.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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So grab a pencil, a few colors or a coloring book and enjoy your boosted brain power.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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The United States stands at an economic crossroads, grappling with a $36 trillion national debt, escalating tariff disputes, and a job market under strain.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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Clinics, meanwhile, grapple with strict 340B compliance requirements—often without adequate staff or tools to manage efficiently.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Their namesake bills can probe into the ground to snatch deep-burrowing creatures, whether crabs, shrimp or worms and other invertebrates.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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The two were paired together again in a major, just like last year's U.S. Open, which DeChambeau snatched from McIlroy in the late holes.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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In this scenario, the team moves down and lands Shavon Revel, who's capable of immediately starting in the team's secondary.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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The team wasn't bad enough in 2024 to land a top pick, but also wasn't good enough to make the playoffs.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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These results suggest that media-savvy Democrats who seize this moment to call out Trump and the MAGA agenda could put themselves in a strong position to become the next leader of the Democratic Party.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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This shift could unlock massive opportunities for entrepreneurs who are bold enough to act, smart enough to wait for clarity, and strategic enough to seize the moment.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
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Yet what this film really nails is the battalion camaraderie that goes beyond spending hours, days, weeks with the same folks and flips into something else entirely once shots are fired.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
9 Apr. 2025
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Drape a denim jacket over top to nail that cool-girl look.—
Michelle Rostamian,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Latch (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 26 Apr. 2025.
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