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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2
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
Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Other styles include the $50 Elevated Modern Band with a leather-like texture and metal clasps, which could help the Air blend in better with formalwear.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Abner clasps Questelle’s face in her hands.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
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Noun
This was worn by Queen Elizabeth II on her wedding day, but on the morning of her wedding, the then Princess Elizabeth, heir to the throne, was unaware that her tiara was also a necklace, and accidentally touched the clasp.
—Natasha Leake, Vanity Fair, 2 June 2026
Other styles include the $50 Elevated Modern Band with a leather-like texture and metal clasps, which could help the Air blend in better with formalwear.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
Verb
King clasps his head, ready to shield his eyes if need be.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Abner clasps Questelle’s face in her hands.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
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This is a delicate and dicey subject to even bring up, since the industry right now is in the grip of multiple perceptions and anxieties about what AI portends for the future of entertainment.—
Owen Gleiberman,
Variety,
18 June 2026
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Wider wheel positioning enhances tire grip at turn-in and cornering traction.—
Basem Wasef,
Robb Report,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Cars honked their horns and cyclists pulled over to tune in as flags fluttered in the wind, fans clambered to see the screen, and people hugged and shouted.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
17 June 2026
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The two young white women with long, straight hair hugged me and cooed and wiped my eyes.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Those arrested for criminal conduct must be held accountable in our court system.—
Boston Herald editorial staff,
Boston Herald,
24 June 2026
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
24 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
Verb
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On June 19, Hathaway casually stepped into the frame of her Instagram Reel in a white maxiskirt and matching blouse, dropping her arms to cradle her growing baby bump before walking out of the shot.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
19 June 2026
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It's also designed to cradle and lock the heel in place, which contributes to a secure fit that prevents your feet from slipping out of the shoe mid-step.—
Jasmine Gomez,
Travel + Leisure,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Since the Labour Party took office in 2024, average weekly pay, adjusted for inflation and excluding bonuses, has inched up less than 1% to £494 ($651), according to the UK statistics office — hardly better than the growth since 2019.—
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
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So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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