as in grip
the act or manner of holding
be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt
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1
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint
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2
as in to hold
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
clasped a crayon and began drawing
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Recent Examples of clasp
Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The third matching gold clasp sat at the top of the dress’ high slit on the right side, and the skirt flowed down into a train.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Peter Nelson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Alec is visibly disturbed by the news, pushing his chair back and clasping his hand to his face, stunned into silence.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The Princess of Wales wore a red dress by Catherine Walker with a bow detail and matching hat by Gina Foster, and appeared to accessorize with Queen Elizabeth's four-strand Garrard pearl choker with diamond clasp and Princess Diana's Collingwood pearl drop earrings.
—Janine Henni, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025
The third matching gold clasp sat at the top of the dress’ high slit on the right side, and the skirt flowed down into a train.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
The brackets themselves were easy to use and clasped down with ample confidence.
—Peter Nelson, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
Alec is visibly disturbed by the news, pushing his chair back and clasping his hand to his face, stunned into silence.
—Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 24 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
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The now ruling Cambodian People’s Party, in power for over four decades, has justified its grip on the country through the trauma of the genocide.—
Sophal Ear,
The Conversation,
14 Apr. 2025
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Systems built on power, fear, and control are reacting because their grip is beginning to loosen.—
Ingmar Rentzhog,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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There was the infamous time McMahon punished Triple H for hugging Kevin Nash, Scott Hall, and Shawn Michaels in the center of the ring at a house show, breaking kayfabe when this was something wrestlers didn't do.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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The video shows another woman scooting under the table and hugging her knees to her chest, as shaky sobs can be heard in the background.—
Kinsey Crowley,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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The judge’s opinion would identify the grounds for an acquittal or for holding the defendants’ liable.—
Andrea Tinianow,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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The same cat may appear in two other drawings held by the British Museum.—
Daniel Cassady for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
10 Apr. 2025
Noun
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On a windy, wet and dreary afternoon at Citizens Bank Park on Sunday, the Dodgers twice watched a lead slip frustratingly from their grasp.—
Austin Knoblauch,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Even with a gaping net facing him, Ovechkin would very often put pucks as far out of reach from a goalie’s potential grasp.—
Dom Luszczyszyn,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Second to a lower-back tattoo depicting the sun cradled by a crescent moon, a belly button ring was the coolest body-modification trend of the ’90s and early aughts.—
Marianne Mychaskiw,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2025
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The Canadian dignitary, who's cradling Noah, agrees to consider sending her country's refugees back.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some people with type 2 diabetes take oral medications to keep their blood sugar in control.—
Julia Ries,
Health,
9 Apr. 2025
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With the win, Orlando takes a 2-1 lead in the four-game series with Atlanta, which hosts the Magic in the regular-season finale on Sunday at State Farm Arena.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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