CLASP Synonyms: 72 Similar and Opposite Words

clasp 1 of 2

noun

ˈklasp

Definition of clasp

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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clasp

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verb

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

Noun

Bieber styled the dress with peep-toe heeled sandals, diamond earrings, an olive-green Gucci handbag with a gold clasp, and a cocktail topped with a wedge of lime. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026 Scratch a gold chain, break a clasp, or lose the other half of an earring and, at least in theory, the material itself hasn’t lost its worth. — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Verb

The new mothers clasped their babies close as a pack of teenagers ran through the park. — Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 13 Aug. 2026 In 1975, as Cold War tensions thawed, an American commander and his Soviet counterpart clasped hands in space after their spacecraft docked. — Fred Weir, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for clasp

Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp

Noun

Hamas, Islamic Jihad and a faction led by former Fatah official Mohammed Dahlan have formed an unlikely electoral alliance that could challenge President Mahmoud Abbas’ grip on Palestinian politics.

— Abby Sewell, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
But tensions quickly escalate and their grip on the situation begins to slip.

— Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of grip

Verb

Michael does have a nice moment with Joe in this man wine cave about Joe standing up for him at the round table, and they hug.

— Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
Garlin was accused by members of the cast and crew of inappropriate verbal conduct, unwanted physical contact, including hugging and touching, and behavior that some employees described as creating an uncomfortable work environment.

— Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of hug

Verb

Other events to attend include CULTURA Fiesta Latina held every September to celebrate Latin culture through food, music, dance, and programming and the Christkindl Markt, which brings a festive European-style market to to town.

— Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
The Reddies held the Muleriders (1-3, 1-3) to 38 yards and no first downs in the first half.

— Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of hold

Noun

Through the first two weeks of the new season, the ratings results suggest that the NFL’s media partners have a firm grasp on what fans want to watch.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 25 Sep. 2026
Baek Ki-hyeon aspired to walk a path of virtue and provide for their sister through honest means — but his calculating spymaster big brother was never going to let them out of his grasp.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of grasp

Verb

The device features flexible side wings that can fold inward to cradle the head and neck.

— Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026
While standard flip-flops are generally relatively flat, these are made with plenty of arch support, along with deep heel cups to cradle your feet for full-day comfort.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026

Definition of cradle

Verb

Take down the fence when the season opens and take your toll.

— Bryan Hendricks, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Martha and her mother Maria Alberto Gonzalez and his wife, Catalina Gonzalez, remember taking two buses and a train from their home on the North Side to get to the restaurant in the late 1960s.

— Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 26 Sep. 2026

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