Synonyms of clutched

clutched

verb

past tense of clutch

as in clenched

to have or keep in one's hands

he clutched the eggs carefully so he wouldn't drop them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clenched
• gripped
• held
• grabbed
• carried
• cradled
• clung (to)
• took
• clasped
• snatched
• hugged
• grasped
• seized
• held on to
• bore
• trapped
• captured
• felt
• grappled
• hung on to
• handled
• landed
• bagged
• fingered
• hooked
• caught
• snapped (up)
• nailed
• snared
• pawed
• embraced
• corralled
• nabbed
• collared
• latched (on or onto)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• handed
• gave
• dropped
• unclasped
• rendered
• delivered
• released
• yielded
• relinquished
• unhanded
• ceded
• turned over
• handed out
• handed over
• gave up

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clutched

Alexis Klein brought her 5-year-old daughter to Wednesday’s rally, where the girl clutched a tiny cardboard sign behind a line of protesters. — Kate Armanini, Chicago Tribune, 12 Nov. 2026

Many clutched their pearls at the teen’s indifference, but the clip went viral as younger audiences embraced his detached demeanor. — Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Nov. 2026

In a first round that portended a lengthy and bloody fight, the Dodgers clutched to a 1-0 lead after three innings with ace Tarik Skubal on the mound and Brewers ace Jacob Misiorowski headed for the showers. — Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2026

While in front of a judge, Siders, dressed in an orange jumpsuit, kept shielding her stomach and clutched her belly, The Daily Mail reported. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2026

Of flagging down the truck, crumpled bills clutched in my fist, and–voilà—a pristine Strawberry Shortcake bar materializing in my sticky little hands. — Allyson Reedy, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2026

Groups of screaming preschoolers pass by us in the park, fists clutched tight onto their walking ropes, chubby hands waving hello or pointing to squirrels scampering in their path. — Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 15 Sep. 2026

Proportion play is also part of the equation, as Gap experiments with Mini sizes meant to be clutched in the palm of your hand or slung over your torso. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 8 Sep. 2026

For decades, sweaty hands clutched the ridged yellow wood on test day. — ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026