hasp

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasp
Verb
  • So far, there’s been reassurance because the virus is unable to latch onto the cells in the human upper respiratory tract.
    Lisa M. Krieger, The Mercury News, 31 Jan. 2025
  • Unlike opioids, which work by latching onto receptor proteins on nerves in the central nervous system, suzetrigine works only in peripheral nerves—that is, those outside the brain and spinal cord.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 31 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • His lips, typically clamped in a rigid line, curled into a smile.
    Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2025
  • In our lab, two testers clamped opposite ends and pulled as far as possible, then checked if the tights returned to their original shape after releasing.
    L.A. Hubilla, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • If you are attacked by a brown bear, play dead and lay on your stomach with your legs spread and hands clasped behind your head.
    James Powel, USA TODAY, 24 Sep. 2024
  • The sports betting halls are reasonably active, though at a dozen gaming tables dealers stand and stare, waiting with hands clasped at the waist.
    Jonathan Rowe, SPIN, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Next, loop your pony into a bun, and pin it in place (but keeping some of the ends out).
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2025
  • Older generations have pinned the rise of remote work on Gen Z professionals, citing a lack of work ethic and discipline.
    Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • The commercial spots that will keep you riveted are going for more than $8 million in some cases, according to Adweek.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Bethany McLean will join us with her perspective on the case that’s riveted the nation.
    airmail.news, airmail.news, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • And they were subjected to invasive body searches to and from class and initially shackled to the floor, with one hand chained to the table, throughout each session.
    Alexandra Moore, The Conversation, 30 Jan. 2025
  • Someone had put Pace’s body in three garbage bags before stuffing her in the suitcase in the fetal position, with her ankles shackled to her wrist and arm, Wamp described.
    Olivia Lloyd, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • Fox will have mics on a few offensive linemen, but otherwise the crew relies on listening hardware strapped to the goalpost and skycam and a series of large plastic dishes along the sidelines, as well as devices spread around the Caesars Superdome.
    Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 6 Feb. 2025
  • Photos and video released by the U.S. Coast Guard showed the man paddling on what appeared to be two boards on top of each other, with a few pieces of luggage strapped to them.
    Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, Fox News, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Late in the game, the top guys were stapled to the ice and put in some fine defensive work, with Marner scoring on the empty net to lock in the win.
    Nick Ashbourne, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
  • Adorn it with tasty treats by stapling red ribbon to ears of field corn and hanging them from the branches.
    Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Hasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasp. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.

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