as in to snap (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch (on or onto)
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That’s because all the air gets trapped in the elastic edges.—
Kelly Dawson,
Architectural Digest,
14 Mar. 2025 -
That's a problem when they're trapped in an experimental machine that simulates their creative ideas.—
James Perkins Mastromarino,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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According to police, Yolanda was captured on surveillance camera allegedly arguing with and physically assaulting Rebecca, then fleeing the residence before her wife’s mother found her.—
Bailey Richards,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Playboi Carti captures his second No. 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart, as his latest studio project, MUSIC, debuts atop the tally dated March 29.—
Keith Caulfield,
Billboard,
23 Mar. 2025
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Most people scroll past because your opening didn't grab them fast enough.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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At this point, players are ready to grab the $150 bonus or a $1,500 first bet.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Mar. 2025
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The United States, once a champion of human rights and constitutional values, now grapples with internal divisions and an erosion of these very principles.—
Cornelia C. Walther,
Forbes,
22 Mar. 2025
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An important choice Humanitarian organizations are grappling with the financial and operational consequences of their reliance on a small number of donor governments that have cut off or cut back aid.—
Chen Reis,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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He was snatched from a Tijuana hotel in May 2020 and was beaten and tortured, prosecutors said.—
Sara Schilling,
Sacramento Bee,
20 Mar. 2025
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Miguel said the team has to avoid opening the door for opponents to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.—
Edward Lee,
Baltimore Sun,
16 Mar. 2025
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That collaboration with Miguel opens on multiple charts in the United Kingdom this week, and even manages to bring the South Korean superstar to a tally he's never landed in before on his own.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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The case landed in federal court under the Major Crimes Act, a law that specifies federal authorities have jurisdiction over certain crimes - including assault - committed by Native Americans in Native territory Court filings don’t make clear what exactly sparked the assault.—
Michael Loria,
USA TODAY,
18 Mar. 2025
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Late last year, a U.K. court ruled that police could seize $3.3 million worth of frozen assets from the brothers to cover years of unpaid taxes.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2025
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Documents show police seized the following items from Kohberger that night: four medical-style gloves, a white T-shirt, a Champion sweatshirt, a pair of size 13 Nike shoes, and black shorts, boxers and socks, all from Under Armour.—
Trevor Hughes,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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But so was the dialogue, and this is where Cerda really nails it.—
Nina Metz,
chicagotribune.com,
20 June 2017
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Marist coach Colleen Biebel also sent Garofalo, who was nailed at home on a perfect relay throw from Barrington shortstop Julia Kozar.—
Tony Baranek,
Daily Southtown,
10 June 2017
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“Latch (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latch%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 30 Mar. 2025.
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