enclasping

present participle of enclasp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclasping
Verb
  • When Frankie finally returned home, Beau couldn't contain his joy, jumping for joy and hugging his best friend.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2025
  • Layered on top of this is the Northern Sea Route, a shipping lane hugging the Russian coast in the Arctic that connects the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, chops down transit times and helps Moscow transport hydrocarbons to key markets, including in Asia.
    Ellie Cook, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • After arriving on the scene, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey ran toward the sanctuary and was later seen clasping his hands outside on the church steps.
    Chelsea Bailey, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
  • Parents, some in tears, walked from the school, clasping their kids by the hands or carrying them out on their shoulders.
    Natasha Korecki, NBC news, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • With more men than women using apps and with women being more discerning, the odds seem to be against men, particularly men who are clinging to unrealistic expectations.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Millennials are currently ruling the tech industry and clinging to their roles as the economy is rocked by uncertainty due to tariffs, inflation increases living expenses, and AI swipes jobs.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
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“Enclasping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclasping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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