latch (on or onto)

verb

Definition of latch (on or onto)next
as in to snap (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch (on or onto)
  1. trap
  2. capture
  3. grab
  4. grapple
  5. snatch
  6. land
  7. seize
  8. nail
Verb
  • Exfoliation also plays a crucial role by dissolving dead skin cells trapped in pores, keeping them clear and refined.
    Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Dec. 2024
  • Many of the Cotswolds’ residents have been left trapped inside their homes.
    Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of trap
Verb
  • Both are huge gets and will capture the attention of the market.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 Dec. 2024
  • This Morning, This Evening, a kind of tapestry film capturing bits of the lives of Black Americans living in Alabama.
    Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of capture
Verb
  • The 2-pound cordless device is easy to grab in a pinch to clean small spills and fur balls off of furniture, and it can also be used to refresh car interiors.
    Clara McMahon, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Some Broad Ripple Starbucks lovers woke up to a surprise Thursday morning while stopping to grab a cup of Joe.
    Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of grab
Verb
  • Red Bull is grappling with the possibility of a huge change within their driver lineup, as rumors escalate about Sergio Perez's potential exit before the completion of his contract.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Top Concerns Of Top Executives Against this backdrop of change, top executives are grappling with a host of concerns related to supply chain management.
    Bill Geary, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of grapple
Verb
  • It was thought that the Yankees would pursue former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames if Soto signed elsewhere, but the San Francisco Giants snatched him Saturday night on a colossal seven-year, $182 million deal.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Jefferson motioned like a yo-yo before his first touchdown, climbing up to the second level and snatching a pass with outstretched hands.
    Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of snatch
Verb
  • Holmes is projected to land a four-year, $54 million deal this winter, per Spotrac.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
  • Russian Telegram channels are circulating a Ukrainian document on counter-drone warfare highlighting a new threat : pop-up ambushes by FPV drones which land on the ground and lie in wait until a target approaches.
    David Hambling, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of land
Verb
  • In between lies what's known as the area of separation. Rebels, some of them receiving Israeli aid, had previously seized positions on the Syrian side of the Golan Heights at the onset of the country's civil war.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
  • Detectives seized video from the bank and sent it around to other officers, one of whom recognized Bryan, according to court records.
    Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of seize
Verb
  • But so was the dialogue, and this is where Cerda really nails it.
    Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2017
  • Marist coach Colleen Biebel also sent Garofalo, who was nailed at home on a perfect relay throw from Barrington shortstop Julia Kozar.
    Tony Baranek, Daily Southtown, 10 June 2017
Definition of nail
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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 18 Dec. 2024.

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