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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 handle
a part by which an implement is held bought new pots with heat-resistant grips

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grip

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Recent Examples of grip
Noun
Contoured grips inspired by Xbox controllers frame the console, complete with impulse triggers. PC Magazine, 15 Oct. 2025 With China’s tight grip on rare earths, Wang said the US dependence on China would continue, at least in the short term. John Liu, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Doctors gave Hurtubise the choice of of shaping his hands to do common tasks such as tying his shoes, or to grip a steering wheel. Michelle Pemberton, IndyStar, 9 Oct. 2025 This has accelerated this week with his own former prime ministers coming out one after the other to criticize the president for his handling of the political deadlock that has gripped the National Assembly. Charlotte Reed, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for grip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
Noun
  • The children arrived without their parents, with little more than a suitcase, before being placed with relatives, foster families, or Catholic charities.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 15 Oct. 2025
  • Your suitcase comes into contact with dirty airports, hotel carpet, and public streets and bathrooms with every trip.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Last year, Staged to Sell worked on more than a hundred and thirty properties around the city; aesthetic sense is nothing without a firm grasp of logistics.
    Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Both were about results, and, despite a year of mishaps, a title was now within grasp.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Snake wrangling requires patience, steady movements, and a deep understanding of reptile behavior.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
  • The award recognizes filmmakers whose work has illuminated history, inspired public discourse, and deepened cultural understanding — a legacy Burns has embodied throughout his decades-long career.
    Clayton Davis, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Partners have no control over or input into the reporting or editing process and do not review stories before publication.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Developed by AheadForm Technology, the robot offers up to 30 degrees of freedom, powered by a precise control system and an advanced AI learning algorithm.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • For public drops, X will select Rare handles that have a wider appeal, for which multiple users may apply.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
  • The analysts concluded that McGovern—who continued to use his secretblackmars handle, Knife—was one of Kinahan’s primary conduits to the world.
    Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 20 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • In less than a second, the ball was clutched in Grizzle’s outstretched arms before he was brought down to the turf, part blue and part orange.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 15 Oct. 2025
  • In the clip, Miska is surrounded by blankets, clutching a plush toy, and resting peacefully as the swing rocks gently.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Not only this, but fascinated by the sundials and time-telling monuments inside the course, Hovland reportedly skipped swing practice to soak in the heritage.
    Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
  • That discovery opened a world of luxury candles, leading me to discover storied fragrance houses like Trudon and Astier de Villatte, fascinated by their intricate scent pyramids and captivating descriptions.
    Michael Stefanov, Robb Report, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Wine is something that interests me.
    Bryce Jones, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Tommaso di Lampedusa’s novel, which looks at the unification of Italy from the perspective of a 20th-century writer, had a modernity that interested me.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 9 Oct. 2025

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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.

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