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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
Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 6 Mar. 2025
As an idea, that’s compelling, yet scene to scene, the play’s grip on us also ebbs and flows.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
This smudge-proof, anti-feathering formula smooths out fine lines, grips onto your lip color, and keeps everything looking fresh for hours.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Low Gears Are Your Friend A little manual control goes a long way when the mercury dips, so don’t be afraid to shift into lower gear to get a bit more grip on the road.
—Kade Krichko, Outside Online, 6 Mar. 2025
As an idea, that’s compelling, yet scene to scene, the play’s grip on us also ebbs and flows.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
Verb
Twenty-five thousand trucks carrying food, hygiene supplies, tents and other necessities entered Gaza during the first six weeks of the ceasefire, stemming massive food insecurity and somewhat alleviating dire humanitarian conditions that had gripped Gaza.
—Jeremy Diamond, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
This smudge-proof, anti-feathering formula smooths out fine lines, grips onto your lip color, and keeps everything looking fresh for hours.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 2 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
Noun
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Wear them together for a foolproof spring outfit, or separately with dressier or more casual pieces in your suitcase, depending on the occasion.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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Williams got out of the passenger side of the car, went inside and returned a few minutes later with his suitcase, despite the fact that the Airnb was rented for another day and he was not set to leave on a flight until the next day.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
19 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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What Adams and Jefferson understood in the 19th century still applies to the divisions in American society today: Reconciliation requires understanding.—
Betsy Sinclair,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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And that requires a deeper understanding of behavior: how trust is built, how loyalty is earned, and how people and partners respond to meaningful signals in their environment.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Boston, which trailed 4-1 in the opening period, tried to generate momentum for a comeback in the second period and enter the third period with control of the game.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The van also comes equipped with Westfalia’s Firefly Integration control system to keep everything running smoothly.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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Pay special attention and scrub any crevices, such as behind the wheels and around the handle.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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The child lock on the Toshiba releases with a small lever on the handle, which my six-year-old was able to figure out quickly.—
Meg St-Esprit,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The Cowboys in the past have been known for putting up brutal showings in the biggest moments, so adding someone seemingly clutch like Golden would also make a lot of sense.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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It’s medically clutch to catch a disease like AD early on—immediate medications can slow progression across a patient’s brain.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Their affair gives poignant momentum to The Deepest Breath, which is fascinated with athletic obsession.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
7 Mar. 2025
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The grand monuments, enigmatic gods, and legendary rulers of Ancient Egypt have fascinated the world for centuries.—
David Nikel,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Its financial weakness should interest all Chicagoans; its departures from academic values, and the failures of its leadership structure, should be studied by everyone interested in higher education.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Dolphins bringing back two players as exclusive rights free agents Ten prospects who improved their draft stock at the combine — and might interest Dolphins General manager Chris Grier was noncommittal on Holland at his season wrap-up new conference in January.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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