as in grip
the act or manner of holding
be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt
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1
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint
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2
as in to hold
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
clasped a crayon and began drawing
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Recent Examples of clasp
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Although looted previously, archaeologists still found part of a Norse brooch, fragments of a metal dish and a triangular clasp, both from modern-day England or Ireland.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
After hearing guilty 34 times, Trump turned around, clasped his son Eric's hand for a moment, and walked out of the courtroom.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Noun
This cozy cable knit is held together with two utilitarian clasps — adorable, yet edgy.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2025
Although looted previously, archaeologists still found part of a Norse brooch, fragments of a metal dish and a triangular clasp, both from modern-day England or Ireland.
—Aspen Pflughoeft, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
Verb
At a time of year meant for family gatherings and holiday celebrations, the Craig family is clasping their hands in prayer.
—Eduardo Medina, New York Times, 29 Dec. 2024
After hearing guilty 34 times, Trump turned around, clasped his son Eric's hand for a moment, and walked out of the courtroom.
—Graham Kates, CBS News, 19 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
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But breaking the grip that your phone has on you isn’t impossible.—
Aditi Shrikant,
CNBC,
14 Feb. 2025
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Meanwhile, contoured chrome handles offer great grip.—
Erin Bunch,
SELF,
13 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In an ode to Tara’s win weeks earlier, Hunter hugged his wife after the event once again.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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When the ball found the bottom of the cup at 18, Aberg clenched his fist, punched the air, hugged his caddie and smiled.—
Kirk Kenney,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Now, the two senators want to hold the president to his pledge.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Also on Sunday, there were emotional scenes in Bangkok airport, as five Thai workers who were released after being held hostage for over a year in Gaza arrived back home.—
Robbie Griffiths,
NPR,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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However, the Chiefs are looking for a three-peat and history is within their grasp.—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
8 Feb. 2025
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And now, a second ever Super Bowl ring is within the Eagles’ grasp with Sirianni looking to complete a dramatic turnaround in fortunes.—
Ben Morse,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
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The Spider-Man actor was then seen casually engaging with partygoers and cradling a baby while asking how old the little one was.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Feb. 2025
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At one point, there's a clip of Bündchen overlooking a sunset while cradling her noticeably pregnant belly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Over time, those changes compounded to take him to a much happier place.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The government took a necessary step by requiring airlines to issue flight vouchers to infected passengers starting this spring.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA TODAY,
7 Feb. 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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