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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
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
That defeat in Wigan was one of the three late-season matches that year which led to defending champions United losing their grip on the trophy.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Check out the full list of gripping new films, series, and documentaries below.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The lightweight sneaker that’s designed for everyday wear is ideal for traveling since the shoe is cushy, offers great grip, and is a little less sporty, style-wise, than other sneakers in its same category.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
That defeat in Wigan was one of the three late-season matches that year which led to defending champions United losing their grip on the trophy.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
In Kazakhstan, the young soccer players watched together, gripping their heads in disbelief as their club was matched with arguably the greatest club in world soccer.
—Nina Subkhanberdina, CNN Money, 30 Sep. 2025
Check out the full list of gripping new films, series, and documentaries below.
—Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
Noun
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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The same guy that's gonna pay them is the same guy that paid that guy to bone-saw Jamal Khashoggi and put him in a f---ing suitcase.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Like so many young adults, The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives star, now 30, experimented with drinking and other substances but found things getting beyond her grasp.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
3 Oct. 2025
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Let’s assume, for the sake of this exercise, that your nearly 70 years in the afterlife has given you an innate grasp of modern analytics, air travel, nutrition and a deep understanding of the collective psyche of Gen Z.—
Levi Weaver,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Owners should practice patience and understanding, as well as learning to recognize any signs of fear or anxiety in their new pet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Another red flag could be an advisor who pushes products without a firm understanding of your goals, risk tolerance and timeline.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, the chain may need to hire a police detail to traffic control, the chief said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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The convenient kit comes with floor and roofing materials, plus nails, screws, handles, door locks, and fixings, which means less time wasted running to the hardware store.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The push-button flip top is super satisfying and convenient with one hand, and the leakproof handle makes transport easy and fret-free.—
Francesca Krempa,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In her post, Audrey and her little one can be seen snuggling up together, with her baby boy clutching her finger.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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But their hopes were dashed on Tuesday night thanks to Red Sox star Garrett Crochet and clutch hitting from Masataka Yoshida and Alex Bregman.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Known for roles in Breaking Bad and The Mandalorian, Giancarlo admits that antagonists have always fascinated him because of their complexity.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
4 Oct. 2025
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The Dan Marino quotes lining the walls of Hard Rock Stadium fascinated the AD.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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And having fun to develop and nourish the strategy by being open to brand creativity and following advice from our partners, always having the customers interest in mind.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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To read only the chapters that interest you?—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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