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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
Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
The excavator, loosening its grip, placed the stone just so, then lumbered back to pick up another.
—James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
An Arctic blast gripped the northern Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes on Saturday, with millions of Americans under freeze warnings.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The red canvas micarta handle is contoured to provide a comfortable, slip-free grip.
—Wes Siler, Outside Online, 25 Nov. 2024
The excavator, loosening its grip, placed the stone just so, then lumbered back to pick up another.
—James Somers, The New Yorker, 25 Nov. 2024
Verb
Friedman admits that the strikes and the media consolidation that has gripped the entertainment industry in recent years has made that challenge even more difficult.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 5 Dec. 2024
An Arctic blast gripped the northern Plains, Midwest and Great Lakes on Saturday, with millions of Americans under freeze warnings.
—Daniel Arkin, NBC News, 1 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
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In most circumstances, something like a new journal or suitcase will do the trick.Will McGough, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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Now on sale for 25 percent off at Target, this compact massager is the perfect travel companion to relieve the stress of being on the go, and its packable size fits into any purse or suitcase pocket.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 9 Dec. 2024
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The incoming president has proven to have a strong grasp on his party.Taylor Giorno, The Hill, 5 Dec. 2024
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In the clip, Snow White escapes from Gadot’s villainous grasp, makes a run for the woods, and discovers the cozy abode of the seven dwarfs.Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 3 Dec. 2024
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Teamwork can be challenging because businesspeople frequently lack a thorough understanding of data modeling and analysis, while data experts are less familiar with business terminology.Artyom Keydunov, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The final examination, administered by the Court of Master Sommeliers, is like trying to prove a physics thesis by doing backflips, meant to plumb the depth of one’s theoretical understanding, sensory abilities, and practical skills simultaneously.Josh Condon, Robb Report, 8 Dec. 2024
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The knob also functions as a general music control for playing and pausing music as well as skipping or replaying tracks.Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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But it is now asked to complement one of the best defenses in the country, to run the ball, control clock and hit a few shots.Joe Rexrode, The Athletic, 1 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement In October, the Board of State and Community Corrections found that Viera Rosa had failed to get a handle on the staffing crisis and that Los Padrinos was no longer safe for youths.Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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If your toilet stops flushing, take off the tank lid and investigate the parts connected to the handle to see if anything is disconnected or broken.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2024
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For the Klarna & Paris Hilton House of Y2K Launch Party in Los Angeles, the mom of two wore a figure-hugging silver dress with a matching choker, clutch purse, heels and fingerless gloves and blingy sunglasses.Catherine Santino, People.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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Below, feast your eyes on a zebra-print skirt from Jacquemus, a joy-inducing Loewe Flamenco clutch in butter year, essential knitwear from Stella McCartney and The Row, and a few other seasonal hits our editors are loving.Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024
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The county’s shift over the last decade from deeply red to a more politically and demographically diverse region has fascinated the public for years.Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 28 Nov. 2024
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Watson’s old life isn’t done with him, though – Moriarty and Watson are set to write their own chapter of a story that has fascinated audiences for more than a century.Marc Berman, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
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Vegas showgirls is something that has always interested her.Nadja Sayej, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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What interests me are the scents that diverge from the norm and feel singular in their intent.Janelle Okwodu, Vogue, 26 Nov. 2024
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.
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