as in snapping (up)
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for latching (on or onto)
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Ventless hoods don't have ductwork and include a charcoal filter for trapping smoke and odors so that air can be recirculated.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
15 Sep. 2025 -
The pickup truck caught fire on impact, trapping its driver inside.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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People are sorting into bubbles not just at work or online, but also while running errands or grabbing dinner.—
Jesus Mesa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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At one point, one of the dancers held a camera and microphone in front of Lorde, walking in front of her like a pseudo-paparazzo, the omnipresent sea of phone cameras below also capturing every move.—
Rachel Seo,
Variety,
20 Sep. 2025
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Their follow-up, Fragmented Times blended poetic observation with emotional intimacy, capturing lives in transition with tenderness and atmospheric detail.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Latching (on or onto).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/latching%20%28on%20or%20onto%29. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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