clasping

present participle of clasp

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of clasping The upshot of this is that George, who works the room in a sharp gray suit, a few tattoos peeking out, has plenty of opportunities to charismatically make things right, shaking hands and clasping shoulders and sending over lull-filling drinks. — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026 But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues. — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026 One juror was rubbing his eyes as Sullivan talked, and another was clasping and unclasping his hands in his lap. — Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026 These feature the American Eagle on one side, clasping an oak branch in its talons. — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 July 2026 Their logo is an osprey, clasping a baseball bat in its talons. — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026 Charlotte, an avid tennis fan like her mom, could be seen clasping her face in shock with her eyes wide during the games, mirroring Kate's own expressions at times. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 July 2026 Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory. — Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026 The cap’s crown is decorated with three clasping hands symbolizing unity and brotherhood. — Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasping
Verb
  • Kate Middleton, meanwhile, gave leg-hugging denim her royal seal of approval on a September outing in Scotland.
    — Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 5 Nov. 2026
  • His baggy jeans, chest-hugging polo and Oakley raver sunglasses lend themselves better to the hipster neighborhood of Silver Lake.
    — Matt Donnelly, Variety, 4 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Inside was a storage room, holding a copy of every title ever welcomed into the Criterion Collection.
    — Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 13 Nov. 2026
  • The first shows her baby girl’s tiny hand holding onto Dad and Lavigne’s hands, while the second features the pop-rocker cradling the newborn in her arms.
    — Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The Monarchs were clinging to a 21-20 lead in the second set when Matavao took control, hammering spikes for her team’s last four points.
    — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 8 Nov. 2026
  • Anir has remained glued to the door, his left hand gripping the handle as if clinging to something solid might keep him from faltering.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • The skills layer manages movements such as reaching, grasping, and placing objects, while the control layer operates the robot’s arms and hands.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 13 Nov. 2026
  • Here, all of a sudden, are a half-dozen teenagers bisecting the cobblestone street, arms lifted, hands assuming the claw shape of a smartphone holder, but grasping only air.
    — Isabella Cueto, STAT, 13 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Anir has remained glued to the door, his left hand gripping the handle as if clinging to something solid might keep him from faltering.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The book lovers said these narratives were particularly approachable, with engaging plots, gripping prose and relatable characters.
    — Lois K. Solomon, Sun Sentinel, 2 Nov. 2026
Verb
  • Everyone was up for hiking and taking cable cars to waterfalls; paragliding was sadly vetoed.
    — Claudia Laroye, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026
  • After taking a 13-10 lead to start the third quarter, the Tigers got an extra possession after forcing a fumble on the ensuing kickoff.
    — PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

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“Clasping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasping. Accessed 15 Nov. 2026.

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