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
Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Bronze finds include clasps, pins, bracelets, pendants and even a horse figurine.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
All of them have been broken into by raiders over the centuries, their walls smashed or lids prised off despite once being locked shut with metal clasps.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Its small gold details include a metal pinmount logo, clasps, and a magnetic snap closure inside to keep your items secure.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
That tension surfaced in slouchy tailoring, glossy patent reprised from 1998, and a focus on Gancini clasps.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
Zippers and clasps are built to stand up to daily use—mine has even encountered a few rainstorms—without losing shine or functionality.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
Bronze finds include clasps, pins, bracelets, pendants and even a horse figurine.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 3 Oct. 2025
All of them have been broken into by raiders over the centuries, their walls smashed or lids prised off despite once being locked shut with metal clasps.
—Barry Neild, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Its small gold details include a metal pinmount logo, clasps, and a magnetic snap closure inside to keep your items secure.
—Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
That tension surfaced in slouchy tailoring, glossy patent reprised from 1998, and a focus on Gancini clasps.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasps
Noun
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Bieber came to grips with his incoming Tommy John surgery on April 2, 2024, at T-Mobile Park.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Austin Corbett had just limped off field, watched his team nearly come all the way back from 17 points down and began coming to grips with the inevitable — but then something pushed him over the edge.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These best-selling flare leggings feature a buttery-soft blend of nylon and spandex that hugs the shape of your body and provides gentle compression around the mid-section.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
8 Oct. 2025
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The high-rise cut and subtle flare make legs look a mile long, while the brand’s signature stretch denim hugs your curves without ever feeling restrictive.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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The photo shows Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce on one knee as Swift grasps his face.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Aug. 2025
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Valeria finally grasps the extent of Manu’s deception after finding Bea dead in her hotel room.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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Council Member Ward 4 Kelly Sullivan Angles Kelly Sullivan Angles works as a legal advisor to businesses and holds a law degree from the University of Missouri-Kansas City, according to her LinkedIn.—
Kendrick Calfee,
Kansas City Star,
19 Oct. 2025
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Hindu belief holds that Lakshmi cannot enter a dark space, according to the Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Baseball clings to its nine innings and statistical purity, even as pitch clocks, ghost runners and larger bases quicken the pace and spark fan interest.—
Rick Burton,
Sportico.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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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,
18 Sep. 2025
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If the Lower and Upper Houses choose different candidates, the Lower House’s selection takes precedence.—
Lim Hui Jie,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
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This is too difficult to answer especially since the last 25 years takes me to 13 years old, so basically this period is my entire reading history.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Clasps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasps. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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