as in to hang
to close or secure (something, such as a door) with a latch
latch the gate
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Recent Examples of latch
Many proponents of generative AI have contested the Apple results, while critics have latched onto the study as a definitive knockout blow for LLM credibility.
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
But Combs’ defense team latched onto that photo’s date, which Bongolan said was taken in the immediate aftermath of the alleged balcony incident.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
For three days, Santi didn’t cry, didn’t latch, didn’t blink.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 June 2025
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ArsTechnica, 11 June 2025
But Combs’ defense team latched onto that photo’s date, which Bongolan said was taken in the immediate aftermath of the alleged balcony incident.
—Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 8 June 2025
The video showed that during the second time, the dog latched onto Evans’ left forearm and violently thrashed as Evans cried out in pain.
—Alex Riggins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 June 2025
For three days, Santi didn’t cry, didn’t latch, didn’t blink.
—Ashley Vega, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch
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But with so much uncertainty hanging over consumer brands and over consumer spending right now, Prime Day 2025 feels like the most unpredictable Prime Day ever.—
Jason Del Rey,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Sal Frelick hammered a hanging curveball for a leadoff double.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
8 July 2025
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Jake Gyllenhaal’s Jack Twist is Ennis’ foil in every way: loose where Ennis is clenched, hungry where Ennis is stoic.—
Philip Martin,
Arkansas Online,
27 June 2025
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As detailed in the documentary, many passengers popped Imodium and clenched their cheeks, hoping to escape the ship without having to grab a bag, but four days is a long time.—
Randall Colburn,
EW.com,
25 June 2025
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During most of the government’s presentation, though, Combs clasped his hands in his lap and looked forward, or down at the ground.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
26 June 2025
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Appearing to bask in the vindication, Panahi clasped his hands behind his head and leaned back seated in sunglasses, savoring the moment while those around him stood in an ovation.—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2025
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As patron, Kate also wore a Wimbledon purple and green bow pinned to the left side of her top.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
12 July 2025
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Footage from the clashes also showed federal agents pinning someone to the ground.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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Given that the government generally does not do great things with its money, tying its spending priorities to debt service is probably a positive.—
Brian Domitrovic,
Forbes.com,
6 July 2025
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Joining him was David Lipsky, who made a clutch eagle on the par-5 17th to tie Grillo and Campbell at 18-under, but a costly bogey on 18 kept him out of the playoff.—
Savannah Leigh Richardson,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 July 2025
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Thursday clinched the Blue Jays’ third-ever four-game sweep of the Yankees and their first in Toronto.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
4 July 2025
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John Pyle/Getty Images Austin Prock clinched the victory of the Richmond Funny Car event in 2025 after an intense final against Jack Beckman.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 July 2025
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There were objects that Joya and I could not paste into our matching notebooks from WH Smith.—
Jhumpa Lahiri,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
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On macOS, instructions guide the user to paste and run the command in Terminal.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
25 June 2025
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Ryobi also makes a reliable one with a rotating head, an option to clamp in place and 40 hours of run time on one charge.—
Jené Luciani Sena , Caitlyn Martyn
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FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
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The two enclosures connect to one another with standard speaker wire and basic clamping terminals.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2025
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“Latch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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