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as in grip
the act or manner of holding
the tube TV was so bulky that it was difficult for the movers to get a solid handgrip on it
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Recent Examples of handgrip
This graph shows handgrip strength as a function of 25(OH)D levels, which is how vitamin D status is assessed in the blood.
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Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The white porcelain coating is accented with shiny gold finishes, including a stay-cool handgrip.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Here’s the money shot: This graph shows handgrip strength as a function of 25(OH)D levels, which is how vitamin D status is assessed in the blood.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The white porcelain coating is accented with shiny gold finishes, including a stay-cool handgrip.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Memory cards load in a door at the back of the handgrip.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
The shutter release, on/off switch, and zoom rocker are at the top of the handgrip.
—PCMAG, 30 July 2024
The camera includes a front control dial at the top of its bump-sized handgrip, along with an oblong shutter release, Mode dial, and On/Off button just behind it.
—PCMAG, 29 June 2024
Meanwhile, factors associated with a lower risk of early-onset dementia included higher formal education, higher handgrip strength, and moderate alcohol use.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The white porcelain coating is accented with shiny gold finishes, including a stay-cool handgrip.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Here’s the money shot: This graph shows handgrip strength as a function of 25(OH)D levels, which is how vitamin D status is assessed in the blood.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The white porcelain coating is accented with shiny gold finishes, including a stay-cool handgrip.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Memory cards load in a door at the back of the handgrip.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
The shutter release, on/off switch, and zoom rocker are at the top of the handgrip.
—PCMAG, 30 July 2024
The camera includes a front control dial at the top of its bump-sized handgrip, along with an oblong shutter release, Mode dial, and On/Off button just behind it.
—PCMAG, 29 June 2024
Meanwhile, factors associated with a lower risk of early-onset dementia included higher formal education, higher handgrip strength, and moderate alcohol use.
—Vanessa Etienne, Peoplemag, 27 Dec. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handgrip
Noun
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Laure Betsch Title: Co-founder Company: Fairly Made Which other industry has the best handle on the supply chain?—
Sarah Jones,
Sourcing Journal,
23 Apr. 2025
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Executives also seem to have a handle on minimizing the earnings’ impact of tariffs.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Her son sported a pair of jeans and a blue shirt, with a pair of white grip socks on his feet.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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For the past four years, Mr. Tay has denounced China’s tightening grip on Hong Kong and the disappearance there of democratic freedoms.—
Norimitsu Onishi,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Handgrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrip. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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