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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
Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The handle can be a length of rope through the walls, but ideally, hand grips should be carved into the sides.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The human consumption of animals for sustenance is a harsh reality that most people come to grips with at an early age.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Nearby, there is a riveted steel column fitted with grips for rock climbing and a rope swing for extra thrills.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Turning the mouse over reveals four grips—one at each end of the wide, palm-sized base—to improve the mouse’s glide.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Mar. 2026
The hedging shears with ergonomic grips.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Rockies pitchers, especially the starters, are experimenting with new grips and new pitches this spring.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
In the grips of her ghost, the young woman starts howling accusations aimed at a local mob boss (Zlatko Burić) who happens to be sitting at the bar.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Rob Marciano, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The community held a candlelight vigil to pray for Nancy Guthrie's safe return as the baffling case grips the nation.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
When cold weather grips the South for days on end, the thought of a humid summer gets better and better.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Rubber backing that no longer grips the floor.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Noun
Interestingly, the wristband could accurately predict a wide array of hand positions, from 26 letters of complex American Sign Language signs to the subtle grips required for holding scissors, a tennis ball, or a pencil.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The handle can be a length of rope through the walls, but ideally, hand grips should be carved into the sides.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The human consumption of animals for sustenance is a harsh reality that most people come to grips with at an early age.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Nearby, there is a riveted steel column fitted with grips for rock climbing and a rope swing for extra thrills.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Turning the mouse over reveals four grips—one at each end of the wide, palm-sized base—to improve the mouse’s glide.
—Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 15 Mar. 2026
The hedging shears with ergonomic grips.
—Miami Herald, 9 Mar. 2026
Rockies pitchers, especially the starters, are experimenting with new grips and new pitches this spring.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026
In the grips of her ghost, the young woman starts howling accusations aimed at a local mob boss (Zlatko Burić) who happens to be sitting at the bar.
—Alison Willmore, Vulture, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
The race begins with a rigorous climb up a mountain on skis fitted with a special fabric skin that grips the snow as the athletes sprint uphill.
—Rob Marciano, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The community held a candlelight vigil to pray for Nancy Guthrie's safe return as the baffling case grips the nation.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
When cold weather grips the South for days on end, the thought of a humid summer gets better and better.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Rubber backing that no longer grips the floor.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grips
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The bohemian Užupis district feels like a film set in its own right, and wandering through the cobblestoned streets with kids is the kind of immersive, screen-free adventure that sticks with a family long after the suitcases are unpacked.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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These are suitcases that actually earn their keep.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 Mar. 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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The realism, though, comes in the particularity of the Spanish dialogue, the cultural exchanges, and colloquial understandings that run through this community — and from Mexico to the United States.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the twelfth century, understandings of bodies and illnesses were grounded in humoral theory, and Hildegard followed these principles in her writings about conception, birth, and physical maternity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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McMorris added that public agencies ca,n be more vulnerable to contracting abuses without strong safeguards, pointing to practices such as limits on no-bid contracts, multi-level approval processes, regular audits and stricter controls on contract changes and cost overruns.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
28 Mar. 2026
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Tech companies have been responding to mental health concerns, rolling out new parental controls so parents can keep track of their children’s screen time and moderating harmful content.—
Queenie Wong,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Its handles stay cool for safe handling and are double-riveted for durability.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Learn about Outside Online's affiliate link policy The journey to the titanium spork wound through Hollywood, forks with knives for handles, and a bizarre American craze for turtle soup.—
James Stout,
Outside,
29 Mar. 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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That singular point of view fascinates me.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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What fascinates me most about this girl gang is the intensity, particularly the narrator’s love for fighting.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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And along with gender and empowerment, there’s also something about having bright colors and a lot of grief on stage that interests me.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court only grants review to about 1% of petitions, but one scenario where the odds are higher involves federal circuit splits—especially when the number of people impacted is considerable and when the legal question interests the justices.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Grips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grips. Accessed 31 Mar. 2026.
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