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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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2
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
Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Coming to grips Prepare for sparks to fly.
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Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Each two-tone nonslip pot holder is made from high-quality cotton that keeps your hands protected and a silicone grips to prevent any slipping.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
In video shared by the outlet, Stewart grips surfaces for support while singing before motioning to a crew member, who brings over an oxygen tank and places the mask over his nose and mouth.
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Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
The latter adds features such as heated grips, a tire-pressure monitoring system, an adjustable windscreen, cornering lights, and a luggage rack.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 16,
New Atlas,
16 June 2026
Several nations are advancing efforts toward digital independence and are also teaming up to counter Washington’s and Beijing’s tightening grips over the technology.
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Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
14 June 2026
Adhesive grips also allow 'Star Sparkler' to adhere to brick without entering into the mortar.
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Ann Hinga Klein,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
The nickel-titanium build and silicone grips allow the earbuds to stay secure on your ears, even during the most demanding physical activities.
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George Yang,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Together with slight pressure from your foot, the claw head and pedal penetrates soil, grips the weed, and pulls it straight out of the ground from its roots.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
In one example, the robot grips a can sideways, a simple mistake that could lead to spills, showing that human-like understanding remains limited.
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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.
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John Liu,
CNN Money,
15 Apr. 2026
This shoe is also outfitted with a high-traction outsole that effectively grips the ground for a stable landing every time.
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Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 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.
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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.
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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.
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Chris Kenning,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
Concurrently, the Metcalf family is coming to grips with the world having access to the graphic and disturbing audio and visuals that Collin County Courts made public.
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Kelsie Cairns,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2026
Coming to grips Prepare for sparks to fly.
—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
Each two-tone nonslip pot holder is made from high-quality cotton that keeps your hands protected and a silicone grips to prevent any slipping.
—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 June 2026
In video shared by the outlet, Stewart grips surfaces for support while singing before motioning to a crew member, who brings over an oxygen tank and places the mask over his nose and mouth.
—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
21 June 2026
The latter adds features such as heated grips, a tire-pressure monitoring system, an adjustable windscreen, cornering lights, and a luggage rack.
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 16,
New Atlas,
16 June 2026
Several nations are advancing efforts toward digital independence and are also teaming up to counter Washington’s and Beijing’s tightening grips over the technology.
—
Tasneem Nashrulla,
semafor.com,
14 June 2026
Adhesive grips also allow 'Star Sparkler' to adhere to brick without entering into the mortar.
—
Ann Hinga Klein,
Martha Stewart,
11 June 2026
The nickel-titanium build and silicone grips allow the earbuds to stay secure on your ears, even during the most demanding physical activities.
—
George Yang,
PC Magazine,
10 June 2026
Verb
This Laura Geller hydrating primer creates a silky-smooth canvas that grips your foundation for all-day wear.
—
Madeline Merinuk,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
Together with slight pressure from your foot, the claw head and pedal penetrates soil, grips the weed, and pulls it straight out of the ground from its roots.
—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 June 2026
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
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,
11 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grips
Noun
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As the accounts amassed half a million followers, Earle seeded influencer friends Away suitcases (locked with her new products inside) and puzzle pieces that were added to an NYC digital billboard that incrementally revealed the launch.
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Keep your suitcases elevated on luggage racks away from the bed, and give your bags a good inspection before heading back home.
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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.
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The Hurricanes needed that to happen after the game nearly slipped out of their grasps.
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Everyone knows everything because knowledge flows not from direct experience but from our intuitive understandings.
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For Google, that potentially unlocks new understandings of user intentions.
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Human actions, from discovering a breakthrough to inadvertently blocking an explosion with controls, could profoundly shape AGI/ASI's arrival, highlighting the deep mystery surrounding its future development.
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By nature of Darwinism, insects resistant to certain controls often breed and multiply in a garden, passing on that resistance as a genetic trait.
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The side walls are tall enough to keep most dishes from sliding off, and the handles are extra large for an easy grip.
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Reliability has become a concern after a run of recalls (dumbbells from BowFlex, FitRx and Amazon Basics all had plate-disengagement issues; and PowerBlock had a narrow recall involving certain commercial handles).
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In it, Marilyn clutches the pillow toward her, revealing her disarming fragility.
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Here, a guest clutches hers as the finishing touch to her breezy button-down, maxi skirt, and heeled flip-flops.
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There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.
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There is something about the play Harvey that fascinates me, especially for right now.
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Focus on how your team members can learn and grow, and discuss with them what interests them.
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That coexistence interests me more than any single genre.
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“Grips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grips. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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