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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
Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
Whereas the Lexus yoke is shaped like a butterfly and Tesla’s yoke was half a rectangle, Mercedes has removed both the upper and lower portions of a traditional round steering wheel and closed off both sides of the grips.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
The states with the highest rates have utility rate commissions that do not seem to be able to come to grips with how to charge the data center operators.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
The industry still cannot come to grips with the previously unfathomable scenario of the strait staying shuttered for a prolonged period of time.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Gerrit was trying to help me with different pitch grips.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Republicans are against proposals backed by the DFL including a a ban on semiautomatic rifles with features like pistol-grips and detachable magazines, often described as assault weapons, as well as limiting magazine capacity to 10 rounds.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Fast forward to today and those fears have materialized with dizzying speed as a historic oil and gas crisis sparked by the US and Israel’s war with Iran grips the world.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup challenging the leaders of Silicon Valley, posted a cluster of job openings for specialists in agentic artificial intelligence and other positions, as enthusiasm for the technology that can carry out tasks without human intervention grips China.
—Saritha Rai, Bloomberg, 24 Mar. 2026
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
Noun
The grips take a little getting used to, though.
—Joe Salas
april 07, New Atlas, 7 Apr. 2026
Whereas the Lexus yoke is shaped like a butterfly and Tesla’s yoke was half a rectangle, Mercedes has removed both the upper and lower portions of a traditional round steering wheel and closed off both sides of the grips.
—Joel Feder, The Drive, 2 Apr. 2026
The states with the highest rates have utility rate commissions that do not seem to be able to come to grips with how to charge the data center operators.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
The industry still cannot come to grips with the previously unfathomable scenario of the strait staying shuttered for a prolonged period of time.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Gerrit was trying to help me with different pitch grips.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Republicans are against proposals backed by the DFL including a a ban on semiautomatic rifles with features like pistol-grips and detachable magazines, often described as assault weapons, as well as limiting magazine capacity to 10 rounds.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
In one example, the robot grips a can sideways, a simple mistake that could lead to spills, showing that human-like understanding remains limited.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Fast forward to today and those fears have materialized with dizzying speed as a historic oil and gas crisis sparked by the US and Israel’s war with Iran grips the world.
—John Liu, CNN Money, 15 Apr. 2026
DeepSeek, the Chinese AI startup challenging the leaders of Silicon Valley, posted a cluster of job openings for specialists in agentic artificial intelligence and other positions, as enthusiasm for the technology that can carry out tasks without human intervention grips China.
—Saritha Rai, Bloomberg, 24 Mar. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grips
Noun
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But Tach has a decent two-year warranty just in case your suitcases get too banged up.—
Nathan Allen,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Apr. 2026
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The scales are for people, not for suitcases.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 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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At the same time, Muslim groups like Council on American-Islamic Relations and national interfaith coalitions such as Shoulder to Shoulder Campaign have worked with Christians to challenge these portrayals and promote more nuanced understandings of Islam.—
Anna Piela,
The Conversation,
13 Apr. 2026
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Key terms of the deal remain secret, and parties appeared to have different understandings.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Parents can protect their entire family with benefits like alert sharing, parental controls and cyberbullying alerts for video games.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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With 13 customizable controls, 11-zone Chroma under-glow, and Gen-3 Optical Switches that are rated for 90 million clicks, this mouse will survive your climb to the top of the leaderboard.—
Juhi Wadia,
PC Magazine,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Gently wipe the cabinet, paying extra attention to spots around handles and edges.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The wood doors with rustic hinges and handles matched the stone base to a tee.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Lemann, like the talkative older ladies of her youth, clutches the motifs of her past like talismans.—
Brandy Jensen,
New Yorker,
8 Apr. 2026
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Martin Short clutches his laptop walking onto set for Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This is your chance to pursue whatever subject most fascinates you.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The cause of brain freeze fascinates neurologists and Slurpee lovers alike, and the science behind it is especially captivating.—
Julia Daye,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 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 20 Apr. 2026.
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