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
Younger kids will latch onto the quick, goofy humor scattered throughout the movie.
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Alex Shoemaker, Parents, 5 Dec. 2025
The Philadelphia Phillies' run of success over the last four years has been built on chemistry, and outfielder Brandon Marsh has been a player the fan base has latched onto because of his infectious energy.
—Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2025
Douglas Morris says some people latched onto sports in high school but video production was more his style.
—Mykal McEldowney, IndyStar, 26 Nov. 2025
Now, Albarrán keeps the front deadbolt latched until a worker at the door is comfortable that whoever is approaching is a customer.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 21 Nov. 2025
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Ways to Personalize Your Home Personalizing your space isn't just about displaying items with your last name or hanging family photos.—
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Although the meeting went smoothly and led to concrete commitments, the bonhomie was strained by uncomfortable questions at a news conference about the issue hanging over the day’s diplomacy.—
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As Rathbun and other officers retreated, Webster clenched both fists, crouched into a linebacker’s stance, and charged into Rathbun, knocking him to the ground.—
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As the infection takes hold, a patient’s jaw clenches, forcing the face into what appears to be a wide smile, and the back muscles contort into a painful arch.—
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Smith sits poised, contemplative, his hands clasped together.—
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The 41-year-old Monterey Park resident clasped a cup of hot chocolate.—
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Kate Hudson had a pin-up girl moment in a recent photoshoot.—
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In his questioning, the Judiciary Committee chairman, Jim Jordan, seemed to be searching for something—anything—to pin on Smith.—
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Demin hit a 3-pointer with six seconds to go to tie it, and Banchero missed a 30-footer at the buzzer.—
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Schnapp also spoke to PEOPLE about the series ending, insisting that all loose ends had been tied — even his character’s longstanding crush on his best friend Mike (Wolfhard).—
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One defensive stop later, and the Hurricanes clinched their 31-27 win over the Rebels to punch their ticket into the national championship game.—
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Celebrations spilled from Calle 8 into the Miami Hurricanes team store this week as fans poured in to grab game-day gear after the Canes clinched a spot in the national championship — one that will be played at home.—
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Whether stowed in a recipe tin, pasted in a book, or safely tucked away in a memory, family recipes are part of what makes cooking so special.—
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California’s Sierra Nevada Mountains, only recently pasted with heavy snow from atmospheric river storms, are the exception.—
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Mears, 42, recalled that Dennis lunged forward to attack Ralphie, but ended up clamping onto her leg instead.—
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To use them, clamp the positive end of one battery to the positive end of the dead battery.—
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“Latch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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