unlatched 1 of 2

unlatched

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verb

past tense of unlatch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlatched
Verb
  • Leaving the default admin password unchanged is like leaving your front door unlocked.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The back of the vehicle can’t be unlocked from the inside.
    Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 23 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In May, a fisherman fell into the water and drowned after the seat on his bass boat became unbolted.
    Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 6 June 2024
  • In a press event Thursday evening, Tesla's somewhat oddly attired Elon Musk showed how the the company's Tesla S luxury sedan could be recharged in just 90 seconds, hovering over a robotic setup in which the battery would be automatically located, unbolted, removed, and replaced.
    IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Mar. 2023
Adjective
  • In addition to Andrew and Dershowitz, magician David Copperfield, French celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai and music icon Michael Jackson were among the names mentioned in the unsealed court documents, though they were not accused of misconduct.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 30 July 2025
  • Trump’s name has previously appeared in unsealed documents in the case, along with those of a number of other Epstein acquaintances and associates.
    Solcyré Burga, Time, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • The decidedly cognizant, braggadocious front half gives way to unbarred perspective into a darker moment during Miller’s journey with drug abuse.
    Billboard Staff, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2019
  • With unbarred views of the sea, the infinity pool also clocks in at 5 feet deep, shallow enough to stand and perfect for those not wanting to get their hair wet.
    Melanie Reffes, USA TODAY, 20 Feb. 2018
Adjective
  • With a sound profile that’s been engineered for accuracy, the wide and flat frequency response of the MR5 starts off at 46Hz and extends to 40kHz, which is quite a large step beyond the 20kHz that many studio monitors end at.
    Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
  • Previous research indicates that, compared to pessimists, optimists enjoy wider social circles, tend to be perceived as more likeable and are more likely to be accepted by their peers.
    Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 24 July 2025
Adjective
  • Tie it in the front, tuck it in, or leave it unbuttoned for a lowkey vibe.
    Mia Huelsbeck, People.com, 18 July 2025
  • The dress featured a collar, left unbuttoned, and was coordinated with a pair of the first lady's fashion must-haves: chic Manolo Blahnik pumps.
    Jay Stahl, USA Today, 12 July 2025
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“Unlatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlatched. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.

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