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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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3
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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4
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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2
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
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
The triggers make the single-hand grips snap on securely, and the Switch 2 stays together nicely in handheld mode.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
At the same time, dealing with constant urgency or an on-fire bladder could lead you to grip or guard your pelvic floor in response.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Vibram rubber outsoles offer optimal grip on wet or dry surfaces, while a natural odor-control treatment keeps these shoes (and your feet) feeling fresh.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 24 Apr. 2025
The triggers make the single-hand grips snap on securely, and the Switch 2 stays together nicely in handheld mode.
—Will Greenwald, PC Magazine, 23 Apr. 2025
Verb
Stationary attachments grip the bike and don’t let go.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2025
At the same time, dealing with constant urgency or an on-fire bladder could lead you to grip or guard your pelvic floor in response.
—Erica Sloan, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
Noun
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The lighter suitcase will make the journey more pleasant and easy, according to multiple posts.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2025
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What started as a way to spot your suitcase became a canvas for self-expression.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
25 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The New York Times’ reporting about unrest at the Justice Department over the Trump administration’s investigation of campus agitation at Columbia exemplifies perfectly how media bias distorts the public’s grasp of legal controversies.—
Andrew C. McCarthy,
National Review,
3 May 2025
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The comeback, which felt impossible a few days ago, is now within their grasp.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Rather, given Cascadian ecology—the primary focus of Carr’s images—understandings of her imaginative creations might also be constructed irrespective of nation: an artist seen primarily in relation to her place, itself her subject.—
Emily Zarevich,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Apr. 2025
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Dragonfly, if successful, could revolutionize our understanding of how life might arise elsewhere in the solar system.—
Andrew Jones,
Space.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Hanged Man asks you to fully surrender control and embrace this chapter of stillness.—
Meghan Rose,
Glamour,
1 May 2025
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That proposal would see Moscow de facto control parts of the Kherson, Zaporizhzhia, Luhansk and Donetsk regions that Russia occupies but does not fully control.—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Sharpen blades on your garden shears and loppers, and oil wooden handles.—
Rita Pelczar,
Better Homes & Gardens,
3 May 2025
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Yeti's tiny stacking mugs come in a minute 4-ounce size, or a 6-ounce size with a handle.—
Adrienne So,
Wired News,
1 May 2025
Verb
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The caricature of a suspicious-looking noncitizen from some faraway state clutching a clipboard is an exaggeration.—
Steve Bousquet,
Sun Sentinel,
3 May 2025
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Pilgrims, clergy, and everyday believers stood shoulder to shoulder, many clutching rosaries and prayer cards, their faces marked by grief and reverence.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 Apr. 2025
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Rather than being terrified or trying to kill her, Ravi is fascinated by her unusual condition.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2025
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Laura is particularly fascinated by all things aquatic, paleontology, nanotechnology, and exploring how science influences daily life.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Terrible track in a city that has nothing that interests me.—
Luke Smith,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Which extracurricular activities interest you most?—
Kara Nesvig,
Parents,
23 Apr. 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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