hasps

present tense third-person singular of hasp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasps
Verb
  • In the footage, the larger male bear latches onto the smaller bear with its mouth, sinking its teeth into the animal, repeatedly ripping at the female bear's fur and skin.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
  • In a TikTok video, Eve promotes this $15 safety device that easily latches onto the strike plate of any door.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 June 2026
  • The Pocket Grip also features a central hex drive that clamps a standard hex bit.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 4 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • King clasps his head, ready to shield his eyes if need be.
    Sean Gregory, Time, 26 May 2026
  • Abner clasps Questelle’s face in her hands.
    Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Verb
  • The pen cap then screws onto the lower tube to create an extended striker that's easy to grip and move.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 June 2026
  • Presented with an opportunity to finally confess his feelings to Nikki, our man screws the metaphorical pooch.
    David Fear, Rolling Stone, 14 June 2026
Verb
  • This compact tote folds into a small pouch that clips directly onto your keys and expands into a functional bag when needed.
    Corein Carter, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026
  • Joe Rodon clips a pass over the top of the Brentford defence for Calvert-Lewin to contest.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Ben Lerner toggles back and forth across timelines, looping in Thomas’s son, Max, and acolytes on both sides of the Atlantic, offering a meditation on the relationship between art and memory, and how our lives can be rendered palimpsests for the scrutiny of others.
    Hamilton Cain, Time, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Identifiable by elaborate braiding, decorative buttons, and often toggles across the chest, military coats — also known as the Hussar jacket or Pelisse — appear to be making a comeback.
    Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Give key lime pie nails a futuristic twist with a chrome finish.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 24 June 2026
  • Anhaishuilv Leather Belt Minimalist accessories are trending, and this slim belt nails the look without the luxe price.
    Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
Verb
  • Created with input from dermatologists and plastic surgeons, the serum also harnesses retinol to smooth fine lines.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 23 June 2026
  • Particularly effective as a complement to other treatments or following a transplant, PRP harnesses the body’s own regenerative power.
    Ascend Agency, New York Daily News, 16 June 2026
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“Hasps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasps. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.

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