as in clenching
to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch
latch the gate
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Recent Examples of latching
Tesla is now latching onto Waymo’s better vision in unveiling a fully autonomous vehicle, the robotaxi.
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 9 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for latching
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This marks the first positive forensic match tying Mangione directly to the scene where Brian Thompson was gunned down just over a week ago outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.Dakin Andone, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The second required only one completion, an absolute laser over the middle to DJ Moore for 27 yards to set up Cairo Santos’ game-tying 48-yard field goal as time expired.Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 10 Dec. 2024
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This association may reflect the emotional intensity symbolized by bending or bringing someone to their knees, reported Archaeology News.Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 8 Dec. 2024
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The genre-bending anthem celebrates the musicians’ home of Georgia, honoring how the state shaped their careers.Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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The Thunder attempted an astonishing 31 three-pointers in the first half of the game, connecting on 11 of them.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Amazon will act as a go-between, connecting customers to local dealerships that will remain the final sellers of the vehicles.Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In reality, the best results often come from tackling one issue at a time, which makes the process smoother and easier for your team to accept.Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Driven by the alarming rate of unintended pregnancies and the barriers faced by women in accessing contraceptives, this company is tackling the challenge head-on with a two-pronged approach.Geri Stengel, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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In their first season joining a conference, Army (11-1) won the American Athletic Conference this season and took down Tulane in the conference championship game last Saturday, 35-14.Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Before joining the Times, Wick was the editor in chief of LAist.Julia Wick, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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“Latching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latching. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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