unlatched 1 of 2

unlatched

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verb

past tense of unlatch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlatched
Verb
  • Leaving the default admin password unchanged is like leaving your front door unlocked.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The back of the vehicle can’t be unlocked from the inside.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.
    Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
  • In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2023
Adjective
  • In unsealed declaration, Rubio claims disclosing some information about Abrego Garcia case would cause 'significant harm' to national security The judge directed the government to file its response within seven days of the motion's filing.
    Laura Romero, ABC News, 4 June 2025
  • The unsealed documents show examples of patient complaints against Planned Parenthood, educational materials patients must view before abortions and blank copies of the informed consent forms that state law requires patients to sign before terminating a pregnancy.
    Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 10 June 2025
Adjective
  • The decidedly cognizant, braggadocious front half gives way to unbarred perspective into a darker moment during Miller’s journey with drug abuse.
    Billboard Staff, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2019
  • With unbarred views of the sea, the infinity pool also clocks in at 5 feet deep, shallow enough to stand and perfect for those not wanting to get their hair wet.
    Melanie Reffes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2018
Adjective
  • Brian Cashman is casting a wide net to try and bring someone in, but the Bronx Bombers are running out of time.
    Drew VonScio, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • This shoe features a wide strap that holds the top of the foot securely in place, and an adjustable ankle strap that fastens with a buckle.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025
Adjective
  • The 49-year-old showed up at the Southwark Crown Court in a black blazer with an unbuttoned striped shirt and dark jeans.
    Astha Rajvanshi, NBC news, 30 May 2025
  • The two-time first lady also chose a Dolce & Gabbana tailored black blazer with wide satin lapels over an unbuttoned white top for her official 2025 White House portrait that was photographed by Régine Mahaux.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Unlatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlatched. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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