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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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as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
I found the exhibit on the Holocaust intensely gripping and quite moving
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as in clenching
to have or keep in one's hands
gripped the handlebars tightly and raced down the hill
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as in fascinating
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 intriguing
to hold the attention of
that movie will grip any true sports car fan
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as in grasping
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
John Bacon, USA Today, 27 June 2025
This stronghold gel grips styles without flaking, crunching, or drying out strands.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
Tens of millions of people across the Midwest and East endured dangerously hot temperatures again on Sunday as a rare June heat wave that gripped much of the U.S. was expected to last well into this week.
—Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
Through interviews, expert analysis, and in-depth reporting, the piece uncovers the failures that contributed to the disaster, providing a comprehensive and gripping narrative of the events.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Hundreds of Iranians have been detained on political and security charges as the government works to retain its grip on power.
—John Bacon, USA Today, 27 June 2025
This stronghold gel grips styles without flaking, crunching, or drying out strands.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 26 June 2025
Verb
The Balloon Boy hoax would seem to have all the right elements for a revisitation: a hapless, alleged victim (6-year-old Falcon Heene), sky-high danger (the balloon reached about 7,000 feet), daringly duplicitous parents (Richard and Mayumi Heene), and a national profile that gripped audiences.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
Tens of millions of people across the Midwest and East endured dangerously hot temperatures again on Sunday as a rare June heat wave that gripped much of the U.S. was expected to last well into this week.
—Scott Bauer, Twin Cities, 22 June 2025
Adjective
Through interviews, expert analysis, and in-depth reporting, the piece uncovers the failures that contributed to the disaster, providing a
comprehensive and gripping narrative of the events.
—Marcus Jones, IndieWire, 1 May 2025
Through interviews, expert analysis, and in-depth reporting, the piece uncovers the failures that contributed to the disaster, providing a comprehensive and gripping narrative of the events.
—Brande Victorian, HollywoodReporter, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
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Durable Travel Luggage For Every Road Trip Style Family road trips become more organized when everyone can quickly identify their own suitcases.—
Rebecca Deurlein,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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The stars of the show are the workers who haul out the jet skis and clean the bathrooms and unpack your suitcase.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
18 June 2025
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Would Haliburton be sidelined if this was January, in the dog days of a regular season grind, instead of June when a championship is within grasp?—
Shane Young,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2025
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Washington realizes that Moore hasn’t even fully grown into his body yet, let alone having a full grasp of the game at this level.—
Dhani Joseph,
New York Times,
18 June 2025
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Scientific objectives include gaining an understanding of the Reiner Gamma swirl mini-magnetosphere region and its magnetic and plasma properties. TBD, 2025: Blue Origin New Glenn carrying Blue Moon Mark 1 (MK1), a single-launch, lunar cargo lander that remains on the surface.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Against this backdrop of inflated expectations and deflating results, a more nuanced understanding has emerged from those like LeCun, who've spent decades wrestling with the actual mechanics of intelligent systems.—
Gabriel Snyder,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 June 2025
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For one, China controls the separation and refining equipment market and placed export controls on those technologies in December 2023.—
Charlie Campbell,
Time,
17 June 2025
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Develop Emotional Control To Stay Resilient Leaders should focus on developing emotional control, one of the factors of emotional intelligence.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
17 June 2025
Noun
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Your website is your business headquarters, and your social media handles are your retail stores.—
Sahil Gandhi,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2025
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His handle was tight and crisp, with serious hesitation and craft with his footwork.—
Sam Vecenie,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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The Gilded Age is so interesting because some elements feel modern, while others seem way older and more foreign than only a century and a half ago.—
Rebecca Alter,
Vulture,
23 June 2025
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Published on June 22, 2025 Oban Welcome to Taste Test, where every week our critic Jonah Flicker explores the most buzzworthy and interesting whiskeys in the world.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
22 June 2025
Noun
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Mattia allegedly took the man’s wallet and car keys before driving away with the victim’s friend still inside the vehicle, according to the Sheriff’s Office.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2025
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This belt bag has an adjustable strap that can be worn across your chest or waist, and keeps your phone, wallet, and sunglasses within reach.—
Rylee Johnston,
Travel + Leisure,
17 June 2025
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For now, all moves, from the subtle to the substantial, will likely remain on hold until there is resolution with Durant and the trade machinations of the Phoenix Suns.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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That ruling is currently on hold, leaving the tariffs in place for now.—
Andrew Chung,
USA Today,
21 June 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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