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as in clusters
a number of things considered as a unit
a clutch of medals adorned the general's chest
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as in groups
a usually small number of persons considered as a unit
a clutch of people traveling together
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as in crises
a time or state of affairs requiring prompt or decisive action
a football quarterback who always comes through in the clutch
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as in powers
the right or means to command or control others
a nation no longer living in the clutch of a cruel tyrant
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as in grips
to have or keep in one's hands
he clutched the eggs carefully so he wouldn't drop them
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Recent Examples of clutches
Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
The film is set in 1957, just after the country escaped the threat of fascism of the Nazis, only to fall into the clutches of communist Josef Broz Tito, who was no less shy about casting off dissenting voices, including those of the gay community.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Structured shapes reigned supreme, from boxy clutches at Hermès to the rectangular Hug bag at Ferragamo.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
Structured shapes reigned supreme, from boxy clutches at Hermès to the rectangular Hug bag at Ferragamo.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Noun
The film is set in 1957, just after the country escaped the threat of fascism of the Nazis, only to fall into the clutches of communist Josef Broz Tito, who was no less shy about casting off dissenting voices, including those of the gay community.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
The film is set in 1957, just after the country escaped the threat of fascism of the Nazis, only to fall into the clutches of communist Josef Broz Tito, who was no less shy about casting off dissenting voices, including those of the gay community.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 31 Dec. 2024
Structured shapes reigned supreme, from boxy clutches at Hermès to the rectangular Hug bag at Ferragamo.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
Structured shapes reigned supreme, from boxy clutches at Hermès to the rectangular Hug bag at Ferragamo.
—Rosana Lai, Glamour, 30 Dec. 2024
This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
This Garden District icon (which began as a luxury apartment building but converted to a hotel in the ‘40s) clutches onto its nostalgic charm with details like the lobby’s original terrazzo floor, heavy velvet drapes, and gleaming crystal chandeliers.
—Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 24 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clutches
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In contrast, a co-op owner holds shares in the corporation that owns the building, along with a proprietary lease granting them the sole right to occupy a specific unit.—
Gary Singer,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Apr. 2025
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Dave Schultz holds the single-season record with 472 for the 1974-75 Broad Street Bullies, while Tiger Williams has the career mark at 3,971.—
Sean McIndoe,
New York Times,
9 Apr. 2025
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This authenticity grabs attention amongst boring profiles.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Curtis Rowe scores 19 points and Sidney Wicks adds 17 points and grabs 18 rebounds to lead UCLA to an 80-69 victory over Jacksonville for its fourth consecutive NCAA basketball championship.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Clutches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clutches. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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