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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
Examples include planks, wall sits, and squeezing a handgrip.
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Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 July 2025
This was tested by making the participants perform a handgrip exercise while looking at photos of either someone supportive (like a close friend) or a stranger.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Normal handgrip strength varies based on age, gender, which hand is used, and the type of dynamometer.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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
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
Alexandria Nyembwe, Health, 9 July 2025
This was tested by making the participants perform a handgrip exercise while looking at photos of either someone supportive (like a close friend) or a stranger.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Normal handgrip strength varies based on age, gender, which hand is used, and the type of dynamometer.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handgrip
Noun
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The leather handles add a sophisticated touch, too.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
15 July 2025
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Small clutch bags, with a maximum size of 4.5 inches by 6.5 inches, with or without a handle or strap, may be carried into the stadium along with one clear bag.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
14 July 2025
Noun
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The top three contributors to hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT
Updated July 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 July 2025
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 July 2025
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“Handgrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrip. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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