as in grips
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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as in hugs
to put one's arms around and press tightly
clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint
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as in grasps
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 clasps
Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
There were old family photos that needed restoring and jewelry awaiting work like restringing beads or replacing clasps.
—Michael Weissenstein, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
There were old family photos that needed restoring and jewelry awaiting work like restringing beads or replacing clasps.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Other styles include the $50 Elevated Modern Band with a leather-like texture and metal clasps, which could help the Air blend in better with formalwear.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The clasps can be repositioned, allowing the overall structure to transform into multiple forms.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The waterproof nylon exterior includes slash-resistant lining and straps, locking clasps to secure valuables, and RFID-blocking technology to help ward off pickpockets.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Avoid long dangling earrings that touch your shoulder or necklaces with many fixtures or clasps.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
This year, the decor spilled onto bracelets and clasps, creating new preciousness.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Abner clasps Questelle’s face in her hands.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Lindo laughs, clasps his hands together and raises them.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Keeping that hardshell closed is a pair of wide, beefy aluminum latches with a lower swing arm that clasps to a closure bar via a pair of hooks.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
Noun
Check for metal clasps, which can rust.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
There were old family photos that needed restoring and jewelry awaiting work like restringing beads or replacing clasps.
—Michael Weissenstein, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
There were old family photos that needed restoring and jewelry awaiting work like restringing beads or replacing clasps.
—ABC News, 7 June 2026
Other styles include the $50 Elevated Modern Band with a leather-like texture and metal clasps, which could help the Air blend in better with formalwear.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 26 May 2026
The clasps can be repositioned, allowing the overall structure to transform into multiple forms.
—Anthony Demarco, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
The waterproof nylon exterior includes slash-resistant lining and straps, locking clasps to secure valuables, and RFID-blocking technology to help ward off pickpockets.
—Kayla Kitts, Travel + Leisure, 9 May 2026
Avoid long dangling earrings that touch your shoulder or necklaces with many fixtures or clasps.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
This year, the decor spilled onto bracelets and clasps, creating new preciousness.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 1 May 2026
Verb
King clasps his head, ready to shield his eyes if need be.
—Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
Abner clasps Questelle’s face in her hands.
—Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Lindo laughs, clasps his hands together and raises them.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Keeping that hardshell closed is a pair of wide, beefy aluminum latches with a lower swing arm that clasps to a closure bar via a pair of hooks.
—New Atlas, 13 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasps
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The latter adds features such as heated grips, a tire-pressure monitoring system, an adjustable windscreen, cornering lights, and a luggage rack.—
Utkarsh Sood
June 16,
New Atlas,
16 June 2026
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Several nations are advancing efforts toward digital independence and are also teaming up to counter Washington’s and Beijing’s tightening grips over the technology.—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
14 June 2026
Verb
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This pair also features a stretchy knit upper that hugs your feet, plus a memory foam insole for cushioning.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026
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During a May 2026 appearance on Today, anchor Savannah Guthrie noted how Brunson hugs Hargitay after every game.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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There is only one candidate who grasps the complexity of this crisis and has the legislative experience to address it.—
Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial Boards,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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But Zou’s cinema grasps that unideal truths often can be concealed underneath beautiful surfaces.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2026
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When a roach walks through an area treated with boric acid, the dust clings to its body, later attacking its nervous system when ingested.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
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The species also clings to a handful of shrinking water sources along its namesake river in northern Mexico.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Lead drama actor holds essentially steady at 78, nearly matching last year’s 77, when 134 names crowded the ballot.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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Your phone holds your email, passwords, photos, banking apps and personal data.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
Verb
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This summer look takes brunettes a shade lighter for the season.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Whisk it in until the dressing is rich, thick, and emulsified, which takes less than a minute.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
13 June 2026
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“Clasps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasps. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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