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as in understood
to have a practical understanding of
he just doesn't grasp how important it is that he call when he'll be late
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as in hugged
to put one's arms around and press tightly
the departing soldier grasped his children a little closer than usual
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as in held
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
the attendant grasped my arm and steered me towards the door
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as in knew
to have a clear idea of
the emergency operator finally grasped what he was trying to tell her
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Recent Examples of grasped
And the lecture hall on that campus now features a large, ornate mural of a soccer ball being grasped by the hands of two people — freshly painted by the 2004 Morningside graduate as the city of Inglewood prepares to host eight World Cup games at SoFi Stadium starting next month.
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Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
American has grasped that this will be a tournament when travel is experienced through friction as much as glamour, and that a brand which removes the challenges is remembered differently.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Maybe soccer has a world of fans who haven’t quite grasped this new-money concept.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
His survival so far depended on the passion of people who may not have grasped how grave his situation was.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
That extra time doesn't necessarily result in the struggling student performing better than the student who grasped the assignment more quickly.
—Ariel Gilreath, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
As a younger player, James grasped that the fundamentals were paramount.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Apr. 2026
Brooke said moments during filming forced her to confront lingering insecurities about whether her father ever fully grasped her independence and success.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Atheist philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche grasped the radical implications of this view.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
American has grasped that this will be a tournament when travel is experienced through friction as much as glamour, and that a brand which removes the challenges is remembered differently.
—Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 14 May 2026
Maybe soccer has a world of fans who haven’t quite grasped this new-money concept.
—Dave Hyde, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
His survival so far depended on the passion of people who may not have grasped how grave his situation was.
—Jessica Camille Aguirre, New Yorker, 2 May 2026
That extra time doesn't necessarily result in the struggling student performing better than the student who grasped the assignment more quickly.
—Ariel Gilreath, NPR, 28 Apr. 2026
As a younger player, James grasped that the fundamentals were paramount.
—Matt Fuchs, Time, 20 Apr. 2026
Brooke said moments during filming forced her to confront lingering insecurities about whether her father ever fully grasped her independence and success.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
Atheist philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche grasped the radical implications of this view.
—James O. Cunningham, The Orlando Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grasped
Verb
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The three-year varsity starter understood the assignment.—
Paul Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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There were people who understood and were entertained in a positive way.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
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Prince Harry and Meghan hugged, twirled, dipped and danced across the frames taken during their first dance as a married couple, and the shots showed off new angles of her royal reception dress for the first time.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Rousey and Carano hugged and shared warm words after the finish, raising each other's arms in victory.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 May 2026
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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That means every state budget could be held hostage until the whims of a small fraction of legislators is satisfied.—
Ross O'Keefe,
The Washington Examiner,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The girls were aware they were being viewed and knew the reasons why; they were made more special than any other and the world wanted to experience such a treasure.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 May 2026
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The indictment alleges Lineberger knew that transmitting the material outside the DOJ violated court orders and could interfere with the administration of the underlying prosecution.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Hands clasped, head bowed, blank and fair of face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 May 2026
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While the other candidates pressed their palms against the podiums, ready to pounce on every question, Becerra clasped his hands like an altar boy.—
Gustavo Arellano,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2026
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Why were yuppies suddenly gripped by a fever for investment banking?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
15 May 2026
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State and federal investigators returned Tuesday to a North Texas home at the center of the disappearance of a 6-year-old boy, digging up parts of the backyard as authorities pursue new leads in a case that has gripped the community for years.—
Amelia Mugavero,
CBS News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The company expects a little more of an impact in its Q2, but Cook said it’s fully comprehended in the above Street outlook of 48% to 49%.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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At the last general election, Streeting clung on to his seat in parliament by just 528 votes.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
14 May 2026
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Reigns clung onto the referee and exposed a turnbuckle in the process.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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“Grasped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grasped. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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