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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
Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
But as his grip on reality begins to fracture, the recording session spirals out of control.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Alibaba’s progress in AI—where it is considered among the front-runners in Chinese artificial intelligence development—helped gloss over concerns about the three-way battle gripping online commerce.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Advanced designs add tactile sensors in hands and fingers so the robot can estimate grip force and avoid dropping or crushing objects.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2025
But as his grip on reality begins to fracture, the recording session spirals out of control.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
The album’s pointed cover, showing a dolorous schoolboy gripping a phone while holding a basketball, hints at the weighty revelations contained therein.
—Will Dukes, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2025
Alibaba’s progress in AI—where it is considered among the front-runners in Chinese artificial intelligence development—helped gloss over concerns about the three-way battle gripping online commerce.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
Noun
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After walking thousands of steps in the brand’s lineup, the Oca Low stood out as the best canvas sneaker—comfortable enough to skip the break-in period and stylish enough to wear with practically anything in your suitcase.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Sep. 2025
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That being said, for a long cruise a larger suitcase may well be the answer, giving you the room to bring formalwear, multiple pairs of shoes, and extra layers for colder climates.—
David Nikel,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Defensive back Prince Green III made the initial tackle to pop the ball out of Jordan’s grasp, then Caleb Moore recovered the ball.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
7 Sep. 2025
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The final two drops saw Lamb let a Prescott deep shot go right through his hands deep into Eagles territory just a few plays before a fourth down go-ball also fell through his leaping grasp.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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She has been hailed for her deep understanding of local government and ability to reach across the aisle to implement her agenda.—
Nick Sullivan,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Sep. 2025
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Togetherness, understanding, players who want to fight in the same direction.—
Sindiswa Mabunda,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Somehow, the Hollywood star was still welcomed into the cockpit by the starstruck flight crew and allowed to briefly take control of the airliner.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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Shut out of control of the White House and both chambers of Congress, Democrats are seeking to rebuild their brand with the American electorate following a poor performance during the 2024 presidential election.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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With its roomy interior, practical handles, and sleek design, the must-have bag is a back-to-work essential.—
Nicol Natale,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Keep a firm grip on the handles and push the machine arms out to the side.—
Jakob Roze,
Health,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to The Cut, Tami also impersonated Kendra for her last Halloween party, dressing as a scarecrow in a prison jumpsuit paired with a mask of her mugshot and phones clutched in its hands.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Zarutska clutched her throat and collapsed.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But the idea has always fascinated him.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
5 Sep. 2025
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So that image has always fascinated me.—
Maria Reva
September 3,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chances are, there’s a book on a topic that interests you.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
9 Sep. 2025
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If casting a line doesn’t interest you, check out baking and walking trails, go snorkeling, do some bird watching, or simply soak in the sun.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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