unlatched 1 of 2

adjective

as in unlocked

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verb

past tense of unlatch
as in unfastened

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Recent Examples of unlatched
Adjective
Rex, a 3-year-old wallaby, wandered away from the Lots of Love Farm in Williamstown after a gate was allegedly left unlatched overnight. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 31 Dec. 2025 Advertisement Stafford depressurized the cockpit, matching the vacuum inside to the vacuum outside so that the hatch would not blow open and fly free from interior air pressure when it was unlatched. — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 11 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for unlatched
  1. unlocked
  2. unfastened
  3. unbolted
  4. unsealed
  5. unbarred
  6. wide
  7. unbuttoned
Adjective
  • According to police, the suspects in the burglaries have approached homes during the early morning hours and used garage door openers left inside unlocked cars to gain access to garages.
    — Rick Hurd, Mercury News, 2 July 2026
  • So, again, be aware of an unlocked RCR 80V’s capabilities when handing the key fob over to a rider, and always gear up with a helmet, sturdy shoes, and no bare skin showing while riding.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of unlocked
Verb
  • After the pink fabric is unfastened from styrofoam beams floating 200 feet out from each island, the sections are towed to shore and rolled up in bundles, Morgan said.
    — Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
  • Skinny Pedro unfastened his seat belt and turned his seat around to face me.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 Jan. 2026
Definition of unfastened
Adjective
  • The car's entire battery pack, which weighs about 1,100 pounds, or about as much as a grand piano, is unbolted and whisked away, underground.
    — John Ruwitch, NPR, 18 Apr. 2026
  • 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
Definition of unbolted
Adjective
  • Cockroaches also get in through soffits, gables, cracks, windows and unsealed garage doors.
    — Eva Flowe June 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 June 2026
  • According to the report, an unsealed bottle of vodka was found on the ground next to the open passenger door of the vehicle.
    — Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 11 June 2026
Definition of unsealed
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
Definition of unbarred
Adjective
  • Members love Thrive Market's wide selection of high-quality products and speedy shipping.
    — Rachel Cortez, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Pélisson previously told Variety that animation and co-productions have become key drivers of French content’s appeal abroad, reflecting the sector’s ability to travel across borders and reach a wide range of audiences.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 3 July 2026
Definition of wide
Adjective
  • In videos shared on Instagram by The Cut and Willy Chavarria, Clarkson wore a blue jacket with a white unbuttoned shirt that showed off his tattoos and pink plaid shorts with loafers and high socks.
    — Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
  • The saving grace for this year’s WWDC video was my son constantly questioning why Craig Federighi had his shirt unbuttoned so far down.
    — Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine, 9 June 2026
Definition of unbuttoned

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“Unlatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/unlatched. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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