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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of clasp
Air Mail, 25 Oct. 2025
Waterproof cases might have durable clips or clasps.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2025
Near Rolles, a half dozen women stood by parked cars, rosary beads clasped, heads lowered in prayer.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clasp
Noun
The primary compartment is enclosed with a magnetic clasp, the base is rigid, ensuring stability, and the straps are cord-hemmed for comfort.
—Air Mail, 25 Oct. 2025
Waterproof cases might have durable clips or clasps.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
So the film only makes sense when those two things are clasped together.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 14 Oct. 2025
Near Rolles, a half dozen women stood by parked cars, rosary beads clasped, heads lowered in prayer.
—Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 13 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clasp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
-
The stretchy cuffs help lock in heat, while the palm side has grip-enhancing rubber details.—
Nicol Natale,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
-
For years, 58-year-old Abel Linares watched his health slip away as kidney disease tightened its grip.—
Ronnie Li,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
Brown, 21, made a statement in a figure-hugging black lace gown with feather details by Rodarte.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
-
Sweeney’s look played with proportions, with the leg-hugging footwear offsetting her oversized ensemble.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
While the Danish pharma giant holds the patents to these GLP-1s for the time being, some are due to expire as early as next year.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
6 Nov. 2025
-
In November 2026, 33 seats will be contested, 20 of which are currently held by Republicans and 13 by Democrats.—
Mandy Taheri,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
-
Having no cool aunt of my own and no elder sisters, just teenage babysitters and camp counselors (each with their own unique but tenuous grasp on anatomy and reproductive science), the book felt warm, inviting, and—perhaps most important to my terrified, bleeding, self—safe.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Nov. 2025
-
For once, that description doesn’t apply to the Panthers (5-4), but Carolina can’t let this one slip out of its grasp.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
-
While most pies rely on a pastry crust to cradle their fillings, Angel Pie is different.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
-
Wyoming defensive back Desman Hearns followed Brousseau’s eyes, too, stepping in front of Maher and cradling the pick at the CSU 49.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Back in 2006, the restoration work of Taihedian (Hall of Supreme Harmony), the largest building in the palace, took less than two years.—
Fred He,
CNN Money,
6 Nov. 2025
-
Standing in the way of technology development is not a good look for the Democratic Party, but demanding that tech companies foot the bill for the need to modernize, upgrade and massively expand utility electricity generation would be a good position to take.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share