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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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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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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Paris, meanwhile, will remain in the grip of the heat through June 27, with thunderstorms on June 28 paving the way for cooler air to arrive by June 29.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The pen cap then screws onto the lower tube to create an extended striker that's easy to grip and move.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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The deal to triple Jomo Kenyatta International Airport’s passenger capacity cements Beijing’s grip on major infrastructure projects in East Africa’s largest economy, where its companies have built railroads, stadiums, and toll roads.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
Paris, meanwhile, will remain in the grip of the heat through June 27, with thunderstorms on June 28 paving the way for cooler air to arrive by June 29.
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Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
Verb
The current leadership uncertainty gripping the ruling Labour Party is arguably just the latest iteration of the turmoil that Brexit inserted into the heart of British politics.
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Hanna Ziady,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
The pen cap then screws onto the lower tube to create an extended striker that's easy to grip and move.
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New Atlas,
22 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
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Made from a breathable cotton blend, it’s designed to look good straight out of your suitcase.
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As the accounts amassed half a million followers, Earle seeded influencer friends Away suitcases (locked with her new products inside) and puzzle pieces that were added to an NYC digital billboard that incrementally revealed the launch.
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Nothing seemed beyond his grasp.
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But there’s not a shortage of potential challengers who could step up and grab the championship from Ali’s grasp.
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Sina Azodi, director of George Washington University’s Middle East studies program, noted Israel’s attacks on Lebanon are an issue for Iran while the US could possibly interpret Tehran claiming to close the Strait of Hormuz as a violation of the memorandum of understanding.
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In fact, some are doing little to hide their skepticism – and, in some cases, outright frustration – with the memorandum of understanding, which White House officials hope to spin into a more lasting peace agreement and nuclear accord.
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Residents of the peninsula are often reluctant to speak out publicly given the control Russia enforces on the ground.
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At-home routines give you more control over how aggressively your nails are filed and how gently polish is removed.
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The side walls are tall enough to keep most dishes from sliding off, and the handles are extra large for an easy grip.
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That number may increase as the Space Force’s network of tracking radars get a better handle on the debris cloud.
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Eitan, 3, clutched a dinosaur while his older brother, Abel, 6, held a bright orange fox clad in a rainbow long-sleeve shirt.
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The hosts discuss Sorsby as a product of both his own mistakes and opportunistic pearl clutching among college sports leaders.
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Like countless others, I was fascinated by the intersection of medicine, epidemiology, and emerging pathogens that the book portrayed.
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Hornets have ‘totally reshaped that frontcourt’ Kevin O’Connor, Yahoo sports podcaster and writer, is fascinated by the trade on both sides.
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Focus on how your team members can learn and grow, and discuss with them what interests them.
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But discovery interests me more than learning.
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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