enclasping

present participle of enclasp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for enclasping
Verb
  • In typical athlete origin story fashion, the first half of the Christy trailer depicts the unpolished, brunette Sweeney as real-life champion Christy Salters Martin slugging it out in practice, training on a beach, and hugging her supportive team.
    Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 11 Sep. 2025
  • But most are job hugging because job hoppers no longer get the big salary bump.
    Bryan Robinson, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 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 15 Sep. 2025.

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