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as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
she placed her grip in the train's overhead rack and seated herself comfortably
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as in grasp
the act or manner of holding
get a better grip on the lid and try to open the jar again
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as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
he has a good grip on basic Spanish grammar and spelling
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as in control
the right or means to command or control others
a tyrant that keeps the masses tightly in his grip
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as in to clutch
to have or keep in one's hands
gripped the handlebars tightly and raced down the hill
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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
that true crime story gripped me as much as any whodunit
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
that movie will grip any true sports car fan
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as in to grasp
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
the baby gripped my fingers and wouldn't let go
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Recent Examples of grip
Patrick Whittle and Brian Witte, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
In addition, the core muscles can also be targeted by standing up straight and removing your grip from the elliptical handles.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite the film being significantly longer than most, Brody keeps viewers gripped with his nuance and emotional range.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Studies show that a fast-warming Arctic is partly to blame for the increasing frequency of the polar vortex extending its grip.
—Patrick Whittle and Brian Witte, Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2025
In addition, the core muscles can also be targeted by standing up straight and removing your grip from the elliptical handles.
—Cristina Mutchler, Verywell Health, 5 Jan. 2025
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As perfectly encapsulated throughout the series, Test cricket is gripping, edge of your seat stuff that frankly no other sport can rival for such prolonged periods.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
Despite the film being significantly longer than most, Brody keeps viewers gripped with his nuance and emotional range.
—Vivian Kwarm, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
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There’s even a mid-range model costing $150,000 that can be disassembled and packaged into a suitcase to take with you.Barry Collins, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025
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Best of all, this suitcase is an accessory in and of itself.Madison Yauger, People.com, 6 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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No one expected businesses like UnitedHealthcare to completely change overnight, but there does need to be a better understanding of the policies and procedures that go into accepting or denying a claim.Suzanne Blake, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
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Matt is meant to be more of a loveable crank, prone to kids-these-days rants about school accommodations that soon resolve in mutual understanding.Alison Herman, Variety, 8 Jan. 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways These health and fitness advancements not only highlight the increasing synergy between technology and wellness, but also empower individuals to take control of their well-being in transformative ways.Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 12 Jan. 2025
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Instead of bewildering noobs with a million settings and onboard tutorials, this 12 x 11 x 16-inch tank of a machine keeps it simple with easily accessible controls for things like temperature and dose volume for extraction, and run time for the onboard grinder.Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
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While scientists have a good handle on the problems posed by wildfire smoke that comes from burning vegetation, there's relatively little research yet complete on the effects of large-scale urban fires.Trevor Hughes, USA TODAY, 16 Jan. 2025
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The Sentinel’s executive editor, Roger Simmons, said the goal is to get a better handle on this complex problem and look for solutions — which is what good, local journalism does best.Scott Maxwell, Orlando Sentinel, 15 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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Fishing for Microbes For years, Irene Salinas has been fascinated by a simple physiological fact: The distance between the nose and the brain is quite small.Yasemin Saplakoglu, WIRED, 5 Jan. 2025
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Rosenberg, who had been fascinated by Zygielbojm’s story for years, agreed.Sam Knight, The New Yorker, 2 Jan. 2025
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With Iman, what interested me was the drama that the secret could engender, in terms of not only his story but his relationship with his family.Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 10 Jan. 2025
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The aesthetics of sport still interest Chavarria; now, the athletes interest him too.Maya Singer, Vogue, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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