enclasp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclasp
Verb
  • On one hand, the Pacers essentially had four-on-four opportunities with Haliburton and his defender all but hugging 30+-feet from the rim.
    Tony East, Forbes.com, 11 May 2025
  • Ozturk, who appeared remotely from Louisiana and testified before the court, was seen hugging her lawyer after Sessions delivered his decision from the bench.
    Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 10 May 2025
Verb
  • Avoid crossing your arms or clasping them behind you when receiving questions.
    Cheryl Robinson, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
  • On Sunday, Melania Trump announced her own meme coin with a black-and-white photo of the First Lady smiling and with her hands clasped in front of her face, as if in thanks.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 20 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • When others on board pointed to Murphy’s father, her mother knelt on the deck, cradling Murphy in her arms, and begged them not to harm her husband.
    Michael Cuglietta, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Apr. 2025
  • Julian had a blast cradling the cooing birds and imitating the chant-like calls of the pigeon handlers, flapping his arms with glee as their flocks took flight and landed on command.
    Ashlea Halpern, AFAR Media, 30 Apr. 2025
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“Enclasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclasp. Accessed 18 May. 2025.

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