grip 1 of 2

1
2
as in grasp
the act or manner of holding get a better grip on the lid and try to open the jar again

Synonyms & Similar Words

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

3
4
5
as in handle
a part by which an implement is held bought new pots with heat-resistant grips

Synonyms & Similar Words

grip

2 of 2

verb

1
2
3
4

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of grip
Noun
Most traditional differentials also struggle with wheelspin, such that when one wheel starts to lose grip, the EV actually needs to apply the brakes on that wheel to keep it from spinning wildly. Tim Stevens, ArsTechnica, 8 July 2025 Their large lungs pull oxygen from the thin air, and their leathery foot pads grip without damaging the fragile grasslands. David Nolan, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 July 2025
Verb
The first heatwave of the year has gripped Spain since the weekend and no relief is expected until Thursday, Spain’s national weather service said Monday. Suzan Fraser, Chicago Tribune, 30 June 2025 But most of the country has been gripped by the extreme heat. Arkansas Online, 30 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for grip
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
Noun
  • But with two league titles and two Silver Ball top-scorer awards safely wrapped up in his suitcase, the Sweden international is in search of a new challenge.
    Thom Harris, New York Times, 7 July 2025
  • Despite planning out my outfits for every day and night of the trip, my carry-on suitcase was overflowing.
    Rebecca Shinners, Travel + Leisure, 5 July 2025
Noun
  • Two years after Nvidia Corp. made history by becoming the first chipmaker to achieve a $1 trillion market capitalization, an even more remarkable milestone is within its grasp: becoming the first company to reach $4 trillion.
    Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 27 June 2025
  • This process empowers clients to create financial plans with a complete grasp of the concept.
    Nia Bowers, USA Today, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • Breslow had done the interview before the game with the understanding that the selections would be embargoed until later in the day.
    Steve Buckley, New York Times, 7 July 2025
  • Our sight has to be informed with a broader understanding of context, history, and the individual.
    Will Potter July 7, Literary Hub, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • As air boss of the USS Midway, Jumper guided scores of evacuation helicopters onto the aircraft carrier’s deck during a chaotic, hair-raising 30-hour period in April 1975, as North Vietnamese forces were taking control of Saigon.
    Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 July 2025
  • Nothing The best wireless earbuds for most people, Nothing's Ear (a) (8/10, WIRED Recommends) sound and look great, and have decent noise cancellation, good battery life, and great touch controls.
    Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Drink it in the sun to refresh while preparing, use it in your recipes to caramelize or sweeten and pair it to help your tongue handle when there’s a lot going on.
    Chelsea Davis, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Devine posts under the handle @shopclubcostco and reviews Costco products.
    Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Verb
  • Panicked passengers can be seen in the footage clutching onto their masks as a flight attendant makes an announcement.
    Latoya Gayle, People.com, 1 July 2025
  • Myung-gi turns to look at Gi-hun, who clutches the baby a little closer to his chest.
    Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 27 June 2025
Verb
  • Long fascinated by the moa, Jackson and Walsh have been collecting bones of the extinct bird for years.
    Degen Pener, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025
  • Michael Karin has long been fascinated by what happens when inflammation — ideally a short-term burst of biological activity to promote healing or fight infection — turns chronic and potentially deadly.
    Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2025
Verb
  • If possible, talk to your boss about your future and what interests you.
    Harriette Cole, Mercury News, 26 June 2025
  • The Flames also have a lot of players who would interest the Sabres, who need a right-shot defenseman.
    Shayna Goldman, New York Times, 19 June 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on grip

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!