as in grip
the act or manner of holding
fearful that his suitcase might be stolen, he never once relaxed his clench on the handle
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as in to grip
to have or keep in one's hands
clenched a tissue in his hands as he told his story of misfortune
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Recent Examples of clench
Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Not a market clenched in anticipation of a significant air pocket in growth.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Try box breathing—inhaling on a four-count, holding for four, exhaling on a four-count, holding for four—while clenching and releasing your fists.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 21 May 2025
The Najaf player stretched out his arms, fists still clenched, and lifted his head to look into the captain’s eyes.
—Jason Anthony, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025
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Verb
Hank Willis Thomas’ (b. 1976) monumental bronze raised arm and clenched fist doesn’t require 500 words of wall text to interpret.
—Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 22 June 2025
Not a market clenched in anticipation of a significant air pocket in growth.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 2 June 2025
Try box breathing—inhaling on a four-count, holding for four, exhaling on a four-count, holding for four—while clenching and releasing your fists.
—Calin Van Paris, Outside Online, 21 May 2025
The Najaf player stretched out his arms, fists still clenched, and lifted his head to look into the captain’s eyes.
—Jason Anthony, The Atlantic, 14 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clench
Noun
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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,
21 July 2025
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But his grip on the classification is tenuous, as Pogačar, the race leader, sits only 28 points behind the Italian sprinter.—
Sophie Kaufman,
Forbes.com,
21 July 2025
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To complete her outfit, Kylie clutched a White Birkin Faubourg House Alligator Bag, which can fetch anywhere from $200K to upwards of $300K, according to Sotheby's.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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But clutch heroics by Aaron Judge and Cody Bellinger helped the Yankees survive the Mets’ furious comeback bid, snap a six-game losing streak and prevent a sweep at Citi Field.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
6 July 2025
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As the communist leader Robert Mugabe is elected, his declarations empower Africans to take up residence on the farmland, and her imperialist grasp slips, the beginning of the end for this family here.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
12 July 2025
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The country greatly appreciated Jóhannesson’s grasp of the context and his insightful and entertaining commentary.—
Karl Moore,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Verb
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And believe it or not, plenty are genuinely comfortable, holding their own against traditional footwear.—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
15 July 2025
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For several years, MLB held a draft in January and a secondary phase in June for players who had been previously drafted.—
Bodie De Silva,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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Leave your troubles behind and grab a lime, because Thursday is National Tequila Day.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025
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Concerned, the roommates grabbed golf clubs from one of the first-floor bedrooms and checked the house for a possible intruder.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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“Clench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clench. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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