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
Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The statement-making backless dress was embellished with elaborate beadwork and a decorative clasp at her upper back, while also revealing her backside.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
The dress, made of metal, was tightly sewn and clasped together, barely any leeway to walk in a decent stride.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Noun
It’s finished with an adjustable shoulder strap, front flap detail with a lobster clasp, and multiple interior pockets to safely hold your essentials.
—Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
The statement-making backless dress was embellished with elaborate beadwork and a decorative clasp at her upper back, while also revealing her backside.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Scott, attending a court hearing via video feed from Corcoran state prison, clasped his hands and thanked God and all involved with his release.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
The dress, made of metal, was tightly sewn and clasped together, barely any leeway to walk in a decent stride.
—Nadja Sayej, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
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In an increasingly crowded sports month, the lighthearted newcomer will help baseball keep its grip on the public consciousness.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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New data showed manufacturing contracted this month, but less than expected, a hopeful indication that authorities may be coming to grips with industrial overcapacity.—
Semafor Events,
semafor.com,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Diddy hugged all of his lawyers before giving a lengthy handshake to his lead attorney, Marc Agnifilo.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Tracy Wright , Maria Paronich , Kirill Clark,
FOXNews.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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The women appeared to be over the moon about the sentimental catch-up, with one photo showing Jackson and Paris Jackson hugging each other tightly.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Republicans balked, accusing Democrats of holding the government hostage by standing in the way of continued federal funding unless their health-care demands are met.—
Kevin Breuninger,Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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While Avatar 2 will have 90% of the Imax, One Battle After Another will hold onto its Imax 70MM auditoriums.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Like so many young adults, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, now 30, experimented with drinking and other substances but found things getting beyond her grasp.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Let’s assume, for the sake of this exercise, that your nearly 70 years in the afterlife has given you an innate grasp of modern analytics, air travel, nutrition and a deep understanding of the collective psyche of Gen Z.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Other photos showed the new mom and dad cradling their little one — and even a photo of their dog greeting the newest member of the family.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Some elements can recall being cradled as a baby; many find being rocked during a massage, or bundled up in a cloth, tremendously emotional.—
Sarah Larson,
New Yorker,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In August, a planning and zoning committee in the Chicago suburb of Naperville voted 4-4 on whether to welcome a Dutch Bros, with its city council yet to take the next step.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Officials urge residents to take precautions like using insect repellent and removing standing water.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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