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as in suitcases
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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as in grasps
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 understandings
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 controls
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 handles
a part by which an implement is held
bought new pots with heat-resistant grips
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as in clutches
to have or keep in one's hands
gripped the handlebars tightly and raced down the hill
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as in fascinates
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 interests
to hold the attention of
that movie will grip any true sports car fan
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as in holds
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 grips
Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The slim, precision wand grips even the straightest lashes, creating a wide-awake, lash-lift effect in just one coat.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
Each finger can detect subtle forces, generate strong fingertip pressure, and maintain stable grips for lifting heavier objects.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Winter storm grips nation An intense storm brought heavy snow and dangerous freezing rain to most of the United States on Sunday, ABC News reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Canada, which has been in the grips of a large measles outbreak that has spanned most of the country, lost its measles elimination status in November.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
The mouse has anti-slip rubber grips on both ends, allowing the fingers to maintain a steady hold.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
Learn investment know-how and get to grips with money.
—Glorious Hoshiko, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
Wall will serve directly under Lyons as the agency comes to grips with its wide presence across the country, including in Minneapolis.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
The bottom of the mat has a textured backing that grips the floor, keeping it in place and preventing slips and falls.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
By equipping a commercial prosthetic with pressure and proximity sensors and training an AI neural network on natural grasping movements, the team created a hand that grips more intuitively and securely.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
The level of specificity instantly grips me.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
His older son and partner trail him while his toddler, who barely reaches his father’s hip, grips his hand and stares up at the journalists and security guards surrounding the family.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Global equities tumbled Tuesday as concerns of inflated valuations and an uncertain macro environment grips investors ahead of Nvidia earnings this week.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 18 Nov. 2025
This usually immediately grips their attention.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
This is the intriguing backdrop for a narrative that never really grips us, even if Chong has an artful way of depicting Hong Im’s lifestyle, which oscillates between real-world issues and religious wizardry.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Noun
Bitter cold grips much of the nation Meanwhile, bitter cold followed in the storm’s wake.
—Charlotte Kramon, Chicago Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
The slim, precision wand grips even the straightest lashes, creating a wide-awake, lash-lift effect in just one coat.
—Olivia Cefalu, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
Each finger can detect subtle forces, generate strong fingertip pressure, and maintain stable grips for lifting heavier objects.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Winter storm grips nation An intense storm brought heavy snow and dangerous freezing rain to most of the United States on Sunday, ABC News reported.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 25 Jan. 2026
Canada, which has been in the grips of a large measles outbreak that has spanned most of the country, lost its measles elimination status in November.
—Helen Branswell, STAT, 20 Jan. 2026
The mouse has anti-slip rubber grips on both ends, allowing the fingers to maintain a steady hold.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026
Learn investment know-how and get to grips with money.
—Glorious Hoshiko, Vogue, 19 Jan. 2026
Wall will serve directly under Lyons as the agency comes to grips with its wide presence across the country, including in Minneapolis.
—Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 16 Jan. 2026
Verb
This shoe is also outfitted with a high-traction outsole that effectively grips the ground for a stable landing every time.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
The bottom of the mat has a textured backing that grips the floor, keeping it in place and preventing slips and falls.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
By equipping a commercial prosthetic with pressure and proximity sensors and training an AI neural network on natural grasping movements, the team created a hand that grips more intuitively and securely.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
The level of specificity instantly grips me.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
His older son and partner trail him while his toddler, who barely reaches his father’s hip, grips his hand and stares up at the journalists and security guards surrounding the family.
—Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN Money, 1 Dec. 2025
Global equities tumbled Tuesday as concerns of inflated valuations and an uncertain macro environment grips investors ahead of Nvidia earnings this week.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 18 Nov. 2025
This usually immediately grips their attention.
—Dónal Gill, The Dial, 28 Oct. 2025
This is the intriguing backdrop for a narrative that never really grips us, even if Chong has an artful way of depicting Hong Im’s lifestyle, which oscillates between real-world issues and religious wizardry.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 27 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grips
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In May 2004, police recovered three suitcases containing various body parts of a White male, per The Star-Ledger.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
22 Jan. 2026
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This 27-inch ice scraper and snow brush tool is equipped with a durable ABS shaft (the same material that’s used in some hardside suitcases) and a supportive EVA cotton handle that can hold up against temperatures as low as -40 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
21 Jan. 2026
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Through universal intelligent manipulation, the robot autonomously plans grasps, adjusts force in real time, and navigates obstacles using seamless hand–eye coordination.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Hurricanes needed that to happen after the game nearly slipped out of their grasps.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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Gelb said the broad crime rate decreases have made some criminologists question historic understandings of what drives trends in violent crime and how to battle it.—
Claudia Lauer,
Fortune,
22 Jan. 2026
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And as states started to abandon Common Core, school controversies began to focus less on standards and achievement than on competing understandings of America itself.—
Jonathan Zimmerman,
The Atlantic,
23 Dec. 2025
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Unusually at this relatively affordable price point, the NODE 100 has a fully customizable touch bar and keys that can be programmed with macros, media controls or application shortcuts for software like Adobe Photoshop or web browser.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
25 Jan. 2026
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White then took the controls of Boston’s offense, even in another subpar shooting night.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2026
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There are no visible door handles, a design choice that may not align with current Chinese regulations.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
7 Jan. 2026
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Use a disinfecting cleaner on all the doorknobs in every room, as well as handles for toilets and the kitchen faucet.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Martin Short clutches his laptop walking onto set for Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mispelys Salazar clutches a stack of papers close to her chest as bristling wind gusts threaten to send them flying into the air.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
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How golfers rely on — and leverage — technology fascinates Skenes, from the numbers culled relative to swing speed and ball flight to how their bodies must be in sync to generate so much club speed.—
Tribune News Service,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Jan. 2026
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What fascinates me as a writer is what is sometimes left out of the historical record, what gets tucked away in odd places.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
13 Jan. 2026
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If there are too many items on your list that no longer engage or excite you, one career resolution for 2026 could be to write yourself a new job description and negotiate with your manager to do more of what interests you.—
Caroline Ceniza-Levine,
Forbes.com,
26 Jan. 2026
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Choose a specific cause that interests your kids and give back together.—
Christine Michel Carter,
Parents,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Grips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grips. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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