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as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
she placed her grip in the train's overhead rack and seated herself comfortably
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2
as in grasp
the act or manner of holding
get a better grip on the lid and try to open the jar again
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as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
he has a good grip on basic Spanish grammar and spelling
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as in control
the right or means to command or control others
a tyrant that keeps the masses tightly in his grip
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as in to clutch
to have or keep in one's hands
gripped the handlebars tightly and raced down the hill
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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
that true crime story gripped me as much as any whodunit
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
that movie will grip any true sports car fan
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as in to grasp
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
the baby gripped my fingers and wouldn't let go
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Recent Examples of grip
Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Besides the obvious discomfort, my grip never felt quite secure enough for the large, sweeping mouse movement required for a game like this.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Maralyn and Maurice Bailey’s journey of being stranded at sea is a gripping ode to survival and hope.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Noun
However, the son lost his grip from the branch and was carried downstream with the current.
—Cathy Kozlowicz, jsonline.com, 13 Aug. 2025
Besides the obvious discomfort, my grip never felt quite secure enough for the large, sweeping mouse movement required for a game like this.
—Kyle Orland, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Not since Captain Phillips have I been so gripped by this kind of maritime warfare, all of which reaches its climax when Kiki starts handing out water guns.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Aug. 2025
Maralyn and Maurice Bailey’s journey of being stranded at sea is a gripping ode to survival and hope.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 30 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
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Members can also save on a Samsonite carry-on suitcase that could come in handy for end-of-season vacations, as well as a multipack of handheld fans for breezy relief on the go.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Aug. 2025
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Hadia Ahmadi arrived in Fort Worth on March 9, 2023, with just two suitcases and the clothes on her back.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Aug. 2025
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Improving knowledge of functional, everyday difficulties and potential scaffolding is within the grasp of HR with the occasional advice of specialists where needed.—
Nancy Doyle,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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But by autumn Iran was slipping from the Shah’s grasp.—
Daniel Immerwahr,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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The best platform teams are the ones that build a deep understanding of the daily realities of developers, security professionals and operations specialists.—
Adrian Bridgwater,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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My track record reflects a deep understanding of how city government works and how to get things done.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Aug. 2025
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Turn into the skid - Turning into the skid can help the vehicle's tires realign to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Aug. 2025
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One European official told CNN that Putin had persisted with his demands for control of all of the Donbas region - something politically and practically impossible for Zelensky to concede, and which he’s already rejected.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
16 Aug. 2025
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And along with plenty of pockets, its handles are the perfect length for over-the-shoulder wear with an 11-inch drop.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
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The wheels are burly and the telescoping handle allows for a smooth pull.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
7 Aug. 2025
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Messi fell to the ground and clutched his leg after being challenged by defenders Raul Sanchez and Alexi Pena at the 11-minute mark of the game.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
4 Aug. 2025
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Johnson immediately clutched his right leg, and the medical staff placed him on a cart after evaluating the situation on the Allegiant Stadium turf, which was seen in a video posted by ESPN.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Growing up in the tiny town of Kingston, Minnesota, population less than 200, Tanner had always been fascinated by extreme weather.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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The president is known to be fascinated with the sport, having attended three UFC events since his election in November.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
13 Aug. 2025
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The part of the celebrations that most interests my home entertainment channel, though, is the launch on October 7 of the film’s new 4K Blu-ray edition.—
John Archer,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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If baseball doesn't interest you, the WNBA has a standalone game with the Minnesota Lynx visiting the Las Vegas Aces.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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