as in clenched
to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch
latch the gate
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Recent Examples of latched
Both cases latched onto the Supreme Court’s decision effectively striking down affirmative action at colleges.
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Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
Anti-vax campaigners latched onto the news and claimed his condition was the effect of the Covid vaccine.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Fans also latched onto a clip of Maher, in Tuesday's finale, jokingly pretending to faint after the show went to commercial break just as the winners were about to be revealed.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
The tree was latched to the roots of its host, which belonged to another endemic conifer species.
—Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of the disaster, people latched onto these strandings as an omen.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Fans latched onto her chemistry with Garfield since their first red-carpet interview and really fixated on the possibility of the two of them dating after their Viral 2023 Golden Globes interaction.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
Republicans latched onto the controversy, tying a jump in McDonald’s menu prices to Biden’s economic policy in a bid to win over voters fed up with inflation.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
The croc’ fell across my body and latched onto my hand, again.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024
Zach Schonfeld, The Hill, 9 Dec. 2024
Anti-vax campaigners latched onto the news and claimed his condition was the effect of the Covid vaccine.
—Lucy Ford, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Fans also latched onto a clip of Maher, in Tuesday's finale, jokingly pretending to faint after the show went to commercial break just as the winners were about to be revealed.
—Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 28 Nov. 2024
The tree was latched to the roots of its host, which belonged to another endemic conifer species.
—Ben Crair, The New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2024
In the aftermath of the disaster, people latched onto these strandings as an omen.
—Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 21 Nov. 2024
Fans latched onto her chemistry with Garfield since their first red-carpet interview and really fixated on the possibility of the two of them dating after their Viral 2023 Golden Globes interaction.
—Lissete Lanuza Sáenz, StyleCaster, 21 Oct. 2024
Republicans latched onto the controversy, tying a jump in McDonald’s menu prices to Biden’s economic policy in a bid to win over voters fed up with inflation.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2024
The croc’ fell across my body and latched onto my hand, again.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latched
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He’s tied for the NFL lead with 17 touchdowns on quick passes and is fourth in yards with 1,664.J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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But the Vikings are just as formidable — top 10 in points for and against and tied for the most takeaways in football.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025
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Women clasped hands in ring dances.John Leland, New York Times, 22 Dec. 2024
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Others clasped their hands in prayer.Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 15 Dec. 2024
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After realizing the mother of three was awake, the intruder immediately bolted out out of the room.Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024
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An overdose episode — Kiana bolted barefoot from their rural home and went missing overnight in the woods — brought police attention and led to charges for child endangerment.John Branch, New York Times, 24 Nov. 2024
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As a Mexican and Jewish American woman from West Rogers Park, I am deeply connected to and proud of my roots.Jennifer Guzman, Chicago Tribune, 5 Jan. 2025
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The transmitter, along with two firearms connected to Jabbar, was being transported to the FBI Laboratory for additional testing, authorities said.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Additionally, five Los Angeles schools will be closed Wednesday, and a sixth school has temporarily relocated and joined with another.Bill Chappell, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
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Today, in light of a national reckoning with the legacy of slavery and its ongoing implications for Black Americans, Gibbons has joined forces with clergy and activists to change the building’s name entirely.Michael Snyder, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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Angel tackled darker themes than its predecessor while still maintaining the quippy lightness that makes Joss Whedon’s masterpieces, well, masterpieces.Sara Netzley, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Skeletor is a legendary comic book villain, but nothing Leto hasn't tackled before.Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Beer’s red velvet corseted minidress included a large bow appliqué at the hemline and a small sprig of mistletoe affixed to the bodice.Hannah Malach, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Altoona police found the polymer pistol affixed with a metal slide and threaded barrel in Mangione’s backpack, according to the criminal complaint.Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, smart devices implemented across factory operations are collecting an immense amount of data that needs to be harnessed into actionable insights across all levels of the organization.Steven Dudash, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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This means that activities like walking, bending, or even subtle movements can be harnessed to produce electricity.Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Latched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latched. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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