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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
Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
That defeat in Wigan was one of the three late-season matches that year which led to defending champions United losing their grip on the trophy.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Ychmuth Corneille, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Water for the San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District is expected to run out this month, a stark marker of how drought continues to grip Arizona.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The lightweight sneaker that’s designed for everyday wear is ideal for traveling since the shoe is cushy, offers great grip, and is a little less sporty, style-wise, than other sneakers in its same category.
—Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 1 Oct. 2025
That defeat in Wigan was one of the three late-season matches that year which led to defending champions United losing their grip on the trophy.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Verb
Days after a criminal gang stormed this rural village in Haiti’s northwest, setting fire to the local police substation and looting homes, residents remain gripped by fear amid concerns that the violence isn’t over.
—Ychmuth Corneille, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2025
Water for the San Carlos Irrigation and Drainage District is expected to run out this month, a stark marker of how drought continues to grip Arizona.
—Hayleigh Evans, AZCentral.com, 20 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
Noun
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
Emily Belfiore,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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The same guy that's gonna pay them is the same guy that paid that guy to bone-saw Jamal Khashoggi and put him in a f---ing suitcase.—
Jessica Wang,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Fellow defensive tackle Daron Payne missed another on Atlanta’s subsequent series, and Jacob Martin let Robinson slip through his grasp on a second-and-1 run that turned into a four-yard gain.—
Nicki Jhabvala,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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However, with the game largely out of grasp before the first series of the second half, Hubbard and Dowdle continued to take a backseat on offense.—
Mike Kaye
September 28,
Charlotte Observer,
28 Sep. 2025
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Owners should practice patience and understanding, as well as learning to recognize any signs of fear or anxiety in their new pet.—
Rachael O'Connor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Another red flag could be an advisor who pushes products without a firm understanding of your goals, risk tolerance and timeline.—
Kate Dore, CFP®, EA,Kelli Grant, CFP®,
CNBC,
1 Oct. 2025
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The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette maintains full editorial control over this article and all other coverage.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
2 Oct. 2025
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Going forward, the chain may need to hire a police detail to traffic control, the chief said.—
Patricia Gallagher Newberry,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Using parchment as handles, remove bread from pan; let cool completely on a wire rack, 2 to 3 hours.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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Silver also gave some shine to the new mini Chapelier shopper with tonal twin leather handles.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In her post, Audrey and her little one can be seen snuggling up together, with her baby boy clutching her finger.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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But their hopes were dashed on Tuesday night thanks to Red Sox star Garrett Crochet and clutch hitting from Masataka Yoshida and Alex Bregman.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
1 Oct. 2025
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Europe, with its rich past, had fascinated many of its colonial subjects.—
Pankaj Mishra,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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David Martill, professor emeritus at the Institute of the Earth and Environment at the University of Portsmouth, was fascinated by the study and UV images.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
19 Sep. 2025
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And having fun to develop and nourish the strategy by being open to brand creativity and following advice from our partners, always having the customers interest in mind.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
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To read only the chapters that interest you?—
Sophia Rosenfeld
September 26,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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