enclasping

verb

present participle of enclasp
as in hugging
to put one's arms around and press tightly reached around and enclasped all four children at once

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  1. hugging
  2. clasping
  3. clinging
Verb
  • The dress in question was an inky black number that featured a delicate lace bodice, a super plunging neckline with a layer of sheer fabric, a figure-hugging silhouette, and an opaque floor-grazing skirt.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On the final day of shooting, Chandrasekhar remembered that everyone was hugging each other goodbye.
    — Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of hugging
Verb
  • These feature the American Eagle on one side, clasping an oak branch in its talons.
    — Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • Their logo is an osprey, clasping a baseball bat in its talons.
    — Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
Definition of clasping
Verb
  • Instead of opting for a matte formula, look for hydrating concealers with hyaluronic acid or ceramides that will layer onto skin smoothly and keep it hydrated throughout the day, without clinging to lines.
    — Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Before Wolverine can intervene, Trask shoots Essex, who’s left clinging to life.
    — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of clinging
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“Enclasping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclasping. Accessed 20 Aug. 2026.

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