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
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Then, pick out a bowling bag (one with long shoulder straps) to easily clip, clasp, and loop accessories through.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Chandelis Duster, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
Setting up the Baby Box is remarkably simple; its walls, floor and roof unfold and clasp together seamlessly without requiring any tools or expertise.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The large, white metal sheet hung delicately from the crane's yellow clasps as crews moved it onto the barrage.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 3 Feb. 2025
Then, pick out a bowling bag (one with long shoulder straps) to easily clip, clasp, and loop accessories through.
—Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 22 Jan. 2025
Verb
The first lady's coin features a black and white photo of Melania smiling with her hands clasped in front of her face.
—Chandelis Duster, NPR, 20 Jan. 2025
Setting up the Baby Box is remarkably simple; its walls, floor and roof unfold and clasp together seamlessly without requiring any tools or expertise.
—Kurt Knutsson, Cyberguy Report, Fox News, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacramento Bee,
11 Mar. 2025
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The naked trend has an extra tight grip on Hollywood.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The bride and groom also congratulated and lovingly hugged the couple.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Select dresses, such as sheath and shift dresses, that hang straight off your shoulders and don’t hug too tightly.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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His divorce from ex-wife Anna Faris was not without drama, and he has been accused of belonging to a church that holds anti-LGBTQ views.—
Lissete Lanuza Sáenz,
StyleCaster,
17 Mar. 2025
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Despite entering the final round four shots back, McIlroy held a commanding three-shot lead on the back nine.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
17 Mar. 2025
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That, as the 25-year-old acknowledged, was partly due to McLaren let a number of races slip through its grasp from winning positions.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Coach Nuno Espirito Santo’s men’s side are through to the FA Cup quarter-finals later this month and have Champions League qualification for next season within their grasp.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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Hadid was seen kissing, cradling, and caressing her fragrance, Orebella, in the scent Salted Muse.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
20 Mar. 2025
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The happy couple also shared exclusive photos of the couple cradling their baby boy.—
Kayla Grant,
People.com,
18 Mar. 2025
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Trump has repeatedly suggested displacing Palestinians from Gaza and having the United States take ownership of the enclave and rebuild it.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Happening today: 🍀 Whitewater Center's Green River Revival | 9am-5pm | $12 parking Go rafting down the green river, take a yoga flow and enjoy live music.—
McKenzie Rankin,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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