as in grip
the act or manner of holding
fearful that his suitcase might be stolen, he never once relaxed his clench on the handle
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as in to grip
to have or keep in one's hands
clenched a tissue in his hands as he told his story of misfortune
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Recent Examples of clench
Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2024
From the moments after he was shot and played to his supporters by clenching a fist and calling on them to fight, Trump has recognized the political potency of the incident and has sought to use it to his advantage.
—Sophia Cai, Axios, 5 Oct. 2024
Doesn’t Greer already seem lighter, freer, and less clenched?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
Examples include: Stress: People under a lot of stress may be more likely to clench or grind their teeth.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Verb
Neely twists and writhes as Penny clenches the man’s neck and wraps his legs around his body.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 1 Nov. 2024
From the moments after he was shot and played to his supporters by clenching a fist and calling on them to fight, Trump has recognized the political potency of the incident and has sought to use it to his advantage.
—Sophia Cai, Axios, 5 Oct. 2024
Doesn’t Greer already seem lighter, freer, and less clenched?
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2024
Examples include: Stress: People under a lot of stress may be more likely to clench or grind their teeth.
—Maggie Aime, Msn, Health, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clench
Noun
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There are a couple of programmable buttons around back, rumble motors in the grips, and a handy multi-function button.Simon Hill, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
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Much of the Midwest has been in the grips of severely cold temperatures, with thick snow falling across many states.Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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But he’s been one of the most productive and clutch kickers in NFL postseason history, and KC special teams coordinator Dave Toub said Butker has had a solid week of practice.Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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Brunson grimaced, hunched over, and clutched his right shoulder.Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Cyber Skills Need To Match Modern Threats To keep pace with threats, cyber professionals must have a strong grasp on the tactics of today's bad actors and the proper measures to defend against them.Todd Moore, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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Fubo, which is sports-focused with an emphasis on giving cord-cutters a way to watch their local teams, had argued Venu would have solidified those three networks’ grasp on sports broadcasts and create an uncompetitive market.David Matthews, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
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As for 100 Vail Road, Tye Stockton of Compass holds the listing.Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2025
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The former Unilever executive assumed a title previously held by Chanel co-owner Alain Wertheimer, who became global executive chair of the company.Joelle Diderich, WWD, 16 Jan. 2025
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Zar rushed to a drawer and grabbed from it passports, as well as insurance and banking documents.Ray Sanchez, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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So grab your favorite streaming device, line up some snacks, and let the enchantment unfold.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Clench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clench. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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