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
Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Check for metal clasps, which can rust.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Zendaya was visibly shocked at first, gasping and clasping her hands over her face, but got into the performance, laughing and dancing along as Holland came over to dance on her.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Noun
Coordinating with the clasp on her bag, Kate added a three-strand pearl bracelet that once belonged to Diana.
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Hannah Malach,
InStyle,
17 June 2026
Check for metal clasps, which can rust.
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Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Verb
One image, shot in what appears to be a shipbuilding facility, features another human arm, emerging from the left side of the frame as its gloved fingers clasp a chain that runs off symmetrically to the right.
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Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
23 June 2026
Zendaya was visibly shocked at first, gasping and clasping her hands over her face, but got into the performance, laughing and dancing along as Holland came over to dance on her.
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Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
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In recent days, after Museveni was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term, Kainerugaba has strengthened his grip with a series of directives and orders usually reserved for the head of state.
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Adidas Virginia Watermoc is a slip-on shoe with all the appearances of grip and water dispersion.
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The body-hugging jean aligns with the viral phenomenon centered on maximizing physical attractiveness through deliberate changes to appearance, grooming, fitness, style and medical procedures.
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So the glasses hug your face without adding pressure to the nasal bridge or behind the ears.
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Those arrested for criminal conduct must be held accountable in our court system.
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The toys clanked, the players held their breath and onlookers whispered strategies on the sidelines – until a winner was crowned.
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As a result, those at the entry level are expected to have a more mature grasp of these skills, according to PwC’s latest AI jobs report, which looked at more than a billion job ads across the globe.
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With a goal in the 92nd minute of this match, and only roughly three minutes left in stoppage time, Canada can feel the round of 16 within its grasp.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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So Bauer heads back to Mexico City, continuing a journey that has taken him everywhere except the bigs.
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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