enclasped

verb

past tense of enclasp
as in hugged
to put one's arms around and press tightly reached around and enclasped all four children at once

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  1. hugged
  2. clasped
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  • Bryce and Trinity hugged and kissed as fireworks went off and their fellow islanders applauded.
    — Julia Moore, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • After what may have been the most important game in the Mexican national team’s World Cup history, coach Javier Aguirre hugged each of his 26 players.
    — Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Definition of hugged
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  • Shocked, audience members clasped their hands to their mouths as Gordon described how the increasing physical attacks on judges have changed their lives and affected their families.
    — Sarah D. Wire, USA Today, 11 July 2026
  • The study, like the seven-and-a half-foot-tall finished painting, shows King Charles head on, in a Welsh Guards uniform, with his hands clasped in front of his waist resting on a sword.
    — Leigh Anne Miller, ARTnews.com, 9 July 2026
Definition of clasped
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“Enclasped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclasped. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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