as in grip
the act or manner of holding
be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt
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1
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint
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as in to hold
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
clasped a crayon and began drawing
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Recent Examples of clasp
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
The 160th Anniversary Edition, constructed from blue ceramic, measures 42 mm and comes paired to a matching blue ceramic bracelet as well as an additional blue rubber strap with a twin folding clasp.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
The players’ victory cries echoing off the walls, Al-Khelaifi greeted each of them in turn, clasping their heads between his hands and bellowing his congratulations into their ears.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The dainty 8-millimeter strap wraps delicately around the wrist with genuine leather and a matching gold buckle clasp.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 5 Apr. 2025
The 160th Anniversary Edition, constructed from blue ceramic, measures 42 mm and comes paired to a matching blue ceramic bracelet as well as an additional blue rubber strap with a twin folding clasp.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
In the audience, Wade Sr. nodded slowly, his hands clasped.
—D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025
The players’ victory cries echoing off the walls, Al-Khelaifi greeted each of them in turn, clasping their heads between his hands and bellowing his congratulations into their ears.
—Tom Williams, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
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Her son sported a pair of jeans and a blue shirt, with a pair of white grip socks on his feet.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Russia's grip on these five regions is not internationally recognized.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
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James scurried after and hugged both his father and grandfathers' legs.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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Whitmer hugged Trump at the event, less than one month after she was photographed hiding her face at an Oval Office meeting with the president.—
Jonathan Easley,
The Hill,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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After six weeks of uncertainty, a solution was finally reached on Thursday (May 1): The 98th Oscars will be held as originally scheduled.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
4 May 2025
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However, from time to time mistakes will be made and we will not be held liable.—
Marc Ramirez,
USA Today,
4 May 2025
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The New York Times’ reporting about unrest at the Justice Department over the Trump administration’s investigation of campus agitation at Columbia exemplifies perfectly how media bias distorts the public’s grasp of legal controversies.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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The comeback, which felt impossible a few days ago, is now within their grasp.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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When others on board pointed to Murphy’s father, her mother knelt on the deck, cradling Murphy in her arms, and begged them not to harm her husband.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2025
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Julian had a blast cradling the cooing birds and imitating the chant-like calls of the pigeon handlers, flapping his arms with glee as their flocks took flight and landed on command.—
Ashlea Halpern,
AFAR Media,
30 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Actual implementation of the regulations ultimately took two decades, hitting several road bumps along the way.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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The likes of Nicki Minaj, Lil Kim, and Young M.A. have all taken a spin at their own versions of the song in their respective careers.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
2 May 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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