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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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2
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
Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The latter adds features such as heated grips, a tire-pressure monitoring system, an adjustable windscreen, cornering lights, and a luggage rack.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2026
George F. Will, Washington Post, 12 June 2026
The writing is excellent, the performances are gripping, and the cinematography is world-class (nobody does a sweeping long shot like Spielberg).
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 12 June 2026
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Noun
Of course, Toy Story 5 will have the action figure kung-fu grip of all PLFs and Imax.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 16 June 2026
The latter adds features such as heated grips, a tire-pressure monitoring system, an adjustable windscreen, cornering lights, and a luggage rack.
—Utkarsh Sood
june 16, New Atlas, 16 June 2026
Verb
This durable achievement of American dramaturgy will grip audiences in 2049 and beyond because Miller’s art survived his politics.
—George F. Will, Washington Post, 12 June 2026
The writing is excellent, the performances are gripping, and the cinematography is world-class (nobody does a sweeping long shot like Spielberg).
—Ian Stokes, Space.com, 12 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
Noun
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Made from a breathable cotton blend, it’s designed to look good straight out of your suitcase.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
21 June 2026
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As the accounts amassed half a million followers, Earle seeded influencer friends Away suitcases (locked with her new products inside) and puzzle pieces that were added to an NYC digital billboard that incrementally revealed the launch.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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Nothing seemed beyond his grasp.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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But there’s not a shortage of potential challengers who could step up and grab the championship from Ali’s grasp.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.—
Mitchell McCluskey,
CNN Money,
21 June 2026
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
19 June 2026
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Both were thrown onto the roadway as the carriage continued out of control.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The side walls are tall enough to keep most dishes from sliding off, and the handles are extra large for an easy grip.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
19 June 2026
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That number may increase as the Space Force’s network of tracking radars get a better handle on the debris cloud.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
19 June 2026
Verb
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He had been sucked out of a cabin on the morning of July 4 as children clutched at his limbs.—
Karen Valby,
Vanity Fair,
16 June 2026
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For the first time in a long time the Sweden striker, clutching the man-of-the-match trophy after his team’s 5-1 victory over Tunisia, could reflect on a job well done.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Part of what fascinated me about their presentation was not only their refusal to kowtow to male desire, which for decades had a stranglehold on rock aesthetics, but a concomitant disavowal of commercialism.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
15 June 2026
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Princess Kate, 44, previously revealed that all of her children are fascinated by planes and other aircraft.—
Stephanie Petit,
PEOPLE,
13 June 2026
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Focus on how your team members can learn and grow, and discuss with them what interests them.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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But discovery interests me more than learning.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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