as in door
a barrier by which an entry is closed and opened
watertight hatches provided access through the ship's bulkheads
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Recent Examples of hatch
Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Above the ring, a hatch opens, releasing a child zombie that rides the chicken like a horse.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Royals led the Cardinals 11-0 in the eighth inning when players hatched a plan.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
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Noun
An official with Smit Salvage, which is part of the salvage team led by TMC Marine, told CNN that the hatches appear open, meaning the crew may not have battened them down as the storm approached.
—Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 20 May 2025
Above the ring, a hatch opens, releasing a child zombie that rides the chicken like a horse.
—Randall Colburn, EW.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, Sage, one of Pepper and Blaze’s offspring, was seen at a beach in Winthrop Harbor, with another first-year plover that hatched on Manitou Island.
—Sheryl De Vore, Chicago Tribune, 22 May 2025
The Royals led the Cardinals 11-0 in the eighth inning when players hatched a plan.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 16 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hatch
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Entertainment and Amenities Sliding doors reveal a lower deck wrapped in plush cream banquettes—perfect for catching a Croatian sea breeze with a late-night brandy snifter or a fresh morning latte—and a watersports platform.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Continue reading … -- POLITICS CAGE-SIDE POLITICS – Cheers, boos, and bold takes: UFC fans judge Trump before the cage door closes.—
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FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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These writers spawned a generation of doctor-writers.—
Danielle Ofri,
New Yorker,
7 June 2025
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That’s typically how social movements spawn violent domestic extremists, Ali said.—
Will Carless,
USA Today,
5 June 2025
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Additional highlights included a carousel ride with the siblings sitting together, roller coasters and walks throughout the park, which is currently celebrating its 70th anniversary.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Once owned by Mickey Drexler, the 26-acre horse farm sits on a sandy road a stone’s throw from Peter Beard’s house and the Roosevelt estate.—
Alessandra Schade,
Vogue,
7 June 2025
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Bessa’s brooding performance, which conveys devastating inner struggles without appearing clichéd, adds to the mystery of this first act.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
29 May 2025
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Aged in alligator char barrels, Russell’s 10 offers a big, brooding sip that pairs well with cigars, deep thoughts, or slow Sunday afternoons.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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For two decades, Y Combinator has incubated some of the most successful companies in Silicon Valley, including Airbnb, Dropbox, Stripe and Coinbase.—
Richard Nieva,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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The team’s heroic initiative likely saved the incubating embryos, Abdallah said.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
20 May 2025
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“Hatch.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hatch. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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