hasping

Definition of haspingnext
present participle of hasp

Example Sentences

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Verb
  • Because Bridges has already authored the type of plays that justified the acquisition — clamping Cunningham in a Game 6 elimination last postseason, then delivering a decisive defensive stop on Jaylen Brown to end Boston’s season in Round 2.
    Kristian Winfield, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
  • For astro shooters, this is unlikely to be a major drawback, and for other shooters, there's always another way to use a filter, with a bit of creativity or using an alternative clamping system.
    Tantse Walter, Space.com, 18 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Homeowners should avoid painting the exterior of their home if the temperature or humidity is expected to fluctuate significantly, as this could leave bubbles or prevent the paint from adhering properly.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The research team claimed that their innovation involves applying a specialized coating to critical components to prevent hydrogen bubbles from adhering, thereby enabling smoother hydrogen release.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Acton-Boxboro had taken a 1-0 lead in the second on Riley Bergeron’s goal, only for several waves of Arlington Catholic pressure to finally cash in on Kate Frawley’s game-tying goal early in the third.
    Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 26 Feb. 2026
  • Guests lingered late, revisiting the portrait installations and pausing to watch the videos again before collecting goodie bags—with keepsakes from La Mer, Zip Water, California Closets, and James Hardie included, tying the event back to AD’s broader focus on world-class innovation.
    Andrea Navarro, Vogue, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • This versatile liquid, which is probably already in your kitchen cabinet, is great for cutting through grease, removing stains, neutralizing odors, and tackling a variety of household tasks, like making the bathtub sparkle.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Pulling out paintbrushes Brooks is tackling his ambitious to-do list with vigor and a pragmatic, systematic way.
    Cheryl Hall, Dallas Morning News, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Minutes later, wearing a blue lanyard with a solid gold medal hanging across his chest, Tkachuk called into the stands for Gaudreau’s two children to join the official team picture.
    Chris Kudialis, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
  • This set of 10 comes with six packing cubes, one laundry bag, one shoe bag, a pouch, and a hanging toiletry case—all for $21 right now.
    Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Instead of skittering off, the hot droplets start sticking and seeping into the surface texture, and leave wet patches behind.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
  • These additions can help keep food from sticking and make cleanup a lot easier.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Melvin Council stood amid a crowd of his Kansas teammates, clenching a black belt in his fist.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Wole faced fixedly forward, both fists clenching the steering wheel.
    David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nevertheless, on a clear if cold day the three walked through several inches of snow, screwing in the new signs.
    Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Cattano suggests screwing mug hooks into the bottom of kitchen cabinets to utilize that space between the cupboards and the countertops.
    Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Hasping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasping. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.

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