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
Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025
Noun
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasps
Noun
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One clammy hand grips the wheel.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Sep. 2025
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Sooner or later, the two sides will have to come to grips with the enrichment issue.—
Robert J. Einhorn,
Foreign Affairs,
29 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The seaside 16th hugs the cliffs in spectacular fashion, daring you to take aim with a mid-iron.—
Jeff Goudy,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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In footage of the moment, Milo displays a sweet smile, then the little boy hugs his goat — named Teddy Bear — tightly before planting multiple kisses on the animal.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
26 Aug. 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
Verb
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Google could keep its business at the other side of the programmatic industry, publisher ad servers that alert advertisers of space available on sites–where Google holds about 90% of that market.—
Rob Pegoraro,
PC Magazine,
7 Sep. 2025
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Alcaraz now holds a 10-5 career advantage on Sinner, including 4-2 in majors and 7-2 on hardcourts.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes.com,
7 Sep. 2025
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Motovun, Croatia Anchored to the spine of Istria’s northern hills, Motovun clings to its summit like a medieval crown.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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In a society that still clings to Eurocentric ideals, Black hair is often politicized, scrutinized, and misunderstood.—
Essence,
Essence,
21 Aug. 2025
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While districts currently have cellphone policies, Michigan needs a statewide policy that sets a minimum statewide standard and takes some pressure off of teachers, Tisdel said.—
Clara Hendrickson,
Freep.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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Meanwhile in New York, Lindsay Lohan and her husband, Bader Shammas, attend the US Open while Lola Tung takes a leisurely afternoon stroll.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Clasps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasps. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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