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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Mars is just one week away from tying Taylor Swift, who has led the tally for 36 frames throughout her nearly two-decade-long career.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Lamar Jackson led a furious final push down the field, capped with Isaiah Likely’s spectacular would-be game-tying touchdown snag.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The mayor himself is charged by Manhattan federal prosecutors with bending the normal workings of government in exchange for improper campaign contributions and flight upgrades.New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Joey Myron Hailing from Nashville, Tennessee, Joey Myron is a truly dynamic force in his genre-bending approach to country music.SPIN Contributor, SPIN, 3 Jan. 2025
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Bird Buddy plans to launch the Petal camera on Kickstarter this spring, continuing their mission of connecting technology with nature in engaging and user-friendly ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 8 Jan. 2025
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But Aaron Rodgers connecting on yet another Hail Mary was undoubtedly one of them.Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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The study underscores the importance of tackling the obesity epidemic, with one billion individuals projected to be living with obesity by 2030, according to the World Obesity Federation.Omer Awan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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According to its website, RIC has diverse research teams, each tackling unique challenges in robotics and AI.Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 23 Dec. 2024
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His perspective shifted after joining an organization that brought Palestinians, Israelis, and internationals together.Hessie Jones, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
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Starbucks workers on Mass Ave walked off the job Tuesday, joining an increasing number of unionized baristas across the country who are going on strike in a labor dispute with the Seattle coffee behemoth.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024
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“Latching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latching. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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