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
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
In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Montalvo also tests clasps and hinges.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Ancient book clasps — used to keep manuscript tomes shut — were uncovered at the site, along with styli, the medieval equivalents of pens and pencils.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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
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
In a dramatic finish, the hem of the bodysuit transformed into garter points embellished with miniature satin bow ties and matching gold suspension clasps.
—Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026
Montalvo also tests clasps and hinges.
—Wendy Rose Gould, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026
Ancient book clasps — used to keep manuscript tomes shut — were uncovered at the site, along with styli, the medieval equivalents of pens and pencils.
—Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 30 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
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As the World Cup grips North America this summer, China will again watch from the sidelines.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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Breakfasts are vast and need a Mimosa to get to grips with.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The two-term Democrat is running in the new 25th Congressional District, which hugs the coast from Delray Beach in the north, through Broward, and ends in Miami Beach.—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
28 May 2026
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One of the reasons the view from the Hydrangea Train is so spectacular is because the route hugs a steep mountain pass in this narrow valley.—
Kristine Hansen,
Travel + Leisure,
24 May 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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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,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Cal Fire still holds a modest annual budget for wildfire mitigation work.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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In the piece, Mead examines Monroe's legacy, and how her disarming beauty still holds the power to seduce today.—
Rebecca Mead,
Allure,
29 May 2026
Verb
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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
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One clings desperately to her dreams, while the other sees an opportunity to climb the ranks within the system.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Qualls takes lead Qualls took the lead after Lindell dropped out, but Demuth, urging the use of paper ballots over the clickers, tried to appeal to Lindell voters.—
Jimmy Lovrien,
Twin Cities,
31 May 2026
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Cleaning windowsills is an easy, straightforward job that takes only a few minutes.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 May 2026
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“Clasps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasps. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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