latch (on or onto)

verb

Definition of latch (on or onto)next
as in to snap (up)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latch (on or onto)
  1. trap
  2. capture
  3. grab
  4. grapple
  5. snatch
  6. land
  7. seize
  8. nail
Verb
  • The set marks his return to the roots: trap and rap.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 27 Dec. 2024
  • The dangerous surf that walloped through Monterey Bay earlier this week also has been blamed for the death of at least one person who became trapped under debris and left another missing at sea, officials said.
    Grace Toohey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of trap
Verb
  • The film captures a period when young filmmakers took their careers into their own hands, making stuff together with no script, budget or professional equipment.
    George Monastiriakos, Newsweek, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Our eyes might capture a wide view of our surroundings, but our brains focus on only a small portion of it at a time.
    Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of capture
Verb
  • Herrera allegedly went to grab a knife while the victim – who was not identified by authorities other than being a woman – attempted to separate herself from him by closing her garage and locking her doors.
    Pilar Arias, Fox News, 31 Dec. 2024
  • Outside of in-room dining, current options to grab a bite to eat include La Terrasse, Café Laurier, and Wilfrid's Restaurant.
    Danielle Harling, Travel + Leisure, 31 Dec. 2024
Definition of grab
Verb
  • Below the surface, the film grapples with disturbing patterns of domestic abuse.
    Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Leaders grappling with technological upheaval, political change, economic uncertainty, and shifting societal norms may be tempted to seek novel solutions.
    Gena Cox, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of grapple
Verb
  • Muniz’s first touch controlled the ball, his second snatched a 2-1 win.
    Liam Twomey, The Athletic, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Could the Los Angeles Dodgers snatch him from the San Francisco Giants' grasp?
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of snatch
Verb
  • The Boeing Starliner undocked autonomously Sept. 6 and managed to land just fine in New Mexico desert.
    Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The blood was flowing into Covington’s eye, and Buckley was landing hard shots throughout the fight.
    Brian Mazique, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of land
Verb
  • Jimmy Carter Library One of Carter's most enduring foreign policy legacies was his decision to establish formal diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China at the start of 1979 —– nearly 30 years after the Communist Party seized power.
    John Ruwitch, NPR, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Iranians seized our embassy in Teheran and imprisoned diplomats for over a year.
    Arthur House, Hartford Courant, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of seize
Verb
  • But so was the dialogue, and this is where Cerda really nails it.
    Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2017
  • 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
Definition of nail
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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 5 Jan. 2025.

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