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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
Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Accessory makers have already started showing off grips and cases for the Switch 2.
—Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
That marks another milestone in the pullback that has gripped investors over the past three weeks as President Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again tariff policy drove up uncertainty and market volatility.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Her tragic story of losing grip on reality after spending too long in dream states forms the emotional backbone of the film, exploring themes of guilt, grief, and the dangerous power of ideas.
—Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 19 Mar. 2025
Accessory makers have already started showing off grips and cases for the Switch 2.
—Will Greenwald, PCMAG, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
As the twister flipped their car onto its side, Romero recalled gripping Hart and praying aloud.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 17 Mar. 2025
That marks another milestone in the pullback that has gripped investors over the past three weeks as President Donald Trump’s on-again-off-again tariff policy drove up uncertainty and market volatility.
—Alex Harring, CNBC, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
Noun
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Wear them together for a foolproof spring outfit, or separately with dressier or more casual pieces in your suitcase, depending on the occasion.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Mar. 2025
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Detainees were given 24 hours to arrange to leave their homes with one suitcase each.—
Mary LaPorte,
Hartford Courant,
19 Mar. 2025
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That, as the 25-year-old acknowledged, was partly due to McLaren let a number of races slip through its grasp from winning positions.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Coach Nuno Espirito Santo’s men’s side are through to the FA Cup quarter-finals later this month and have Champions League qualification for next season within their grasp.—
Megan Feringa,
The Athletic,
16 Mar. 2025
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And that requires a deeper understanding of behavior: how trust is built, how loyalty is earned, and how people and partners respond to meaningful signals in their environment.—
Scott Hutcheson,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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What Adams and Jefferson understood in the 19th century still applies to the divisions in American society today: Reconciliation requires understanding.—
Betsy Sinclair,
The Conversation,
21 Mar. 2025
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Boston, which trailed 4-1 in the opening period, tried to generate momentum for a comeback in the second period and enter the third period with control of the game.—
Julian McKenzie,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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The van also comes equipped with Westfalia’s Firefly Integration control system to keep everything running smoothly.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
13 Mar. 2025
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Pay special attention and scrub any crevices, such as behind the wheels and around the handle.—
Kamron Sanders,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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The child lock on the Toshiba releases with a small lever on the handle, which my six-year-old was able to figure out quickly.—
Meg St-Esprit,
Bon Appétit,
18 Mar. 2025
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The Cowboys in the past have been known for putting up brutal showings in the biggest moments, so adding someone seemingly clutch like Golden would also make a lot of sense.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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It’s medically clutch to catch a disease like AD early on—immediate medications can slow progression across a patient’s brain.—
Hilary Tetenbaum,
USA TODAY,
13 Mar. 2025
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TikTok users were fascinated by the video, awarding it more than 561,000 likes and a whopping 7.3 million views, as thousands of commenters asked questions about the process.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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Seth had seen other successful you-pick farms in the area and was fascinated by the idea of re-creating the Netherlands' iconic flower fields in Alabama.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
18 Mar. 2025
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Its financial weakness should interest all Chicagoans; its departures from academic values, and the failures of its leadership structure, should be studied by everyone interested in higher education.—
Clifford Ando,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2025
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Related Articles Dolphins bringing back two players as exclusive rights free agents Ten prospects who improved their draft stock at the combine — and might interest Dolphins General manager Chris Grier was noncommittal on Holland at his season wrap-up new conference in January.—
Chris Perkins,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Mar. 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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