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
Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Their metallic studs and leather criss-crossing straps channel elements of Stewart’s pair, while the 2.75-inch platform wooden heel, adjustable ankle clasp, and rubber sole make for a fit that’s cute and cushy.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 6 May 2025
Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Keeping your hands apart, resting on the table rather than clasped together, feels goofy, but that’s good.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Here’s How To Keep Them In Place There’s nothing more irritating than looking in the bathroom mirror only to notice that the beautiful design of your necklace is actually on the backside of your neck, while the clasp is sitting front and center.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Their metallic studs and leather criss-crossing straps channel elements of Stewart’s pair, while the 2.75-inch platform wooden heel, adjustable ankle clasp, and rubber sole make for a fit that’s cute and cushy.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 6 May 2025
Verb
In France for the world premiere of Lee’s new film, Washington pointed his finger, spoke animatedly and clasped the arm of the photographer, who smiled his way through the exchange.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 20 May 2025
Keeping your hands apart, resting on the table rather than clasped together, feels goofy, but that’s good.
—Jay Sullivan, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
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Compact and lightweight, the 6.2oz camera fits in one hand, helping even the smallest photographers get a comfortable grip.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
15 June 2025
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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,
15 June 2025
Verb
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They obviously didn't get hugged enough as children –either of them.—
Steve Inskeep,
NPR,
6 June 2025
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Hand 103, Bethel, 102 ½. There was bedlam, Hand kids screaming and jumping and yelling and hugging each other.—
Lori Riley,
Hartford Courant,
4 June 2025
Verb
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A number of the protesters held high the flags of South American countries like Mexico as the U.S. flag burned on the ground.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Qasem Hassan held her hand, which was trembling, and wrote out a prescription for her.—
Eyal Press,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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Catherine, at least, has a better grasp of her own heart—her own feelings—than either of these more confident and overtly clever heroines.—
Adelle Waldman,
New Yorker,
31 May 2025
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Today, that includes developing a strong grasp of how to leverage artificial intelligence in the workplace.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Inside, the mouse is snugly cradled, accompanied by a USB-A wireless dongle and a USB-C-to-USB-A charging cable.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
11 June 2025
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Our Signature Watch Sentinels—ingeniously engineered with a rack-and-pinion mechanism and enveloped in fine leather—crafted to cradle each timepiece with exacting precision, adjusting seamlessly to the unique fit of the collector’s wrist.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
Verb
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Corey Feldman, Sean Astin and Ke Huy Quan were among the stars who took a moment to reflect on the major milestone Feldman documented his nostalgic visit to Astoria, Oregon, where the 1985 movie was filmed The Goonies turns 40!—
Grace Harrington,
People.com,
8 June 2025
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Bitdefender prevailed in some areas, such as pricing and ransomware protection, while Norton took the win for hands-on test scores and firewall defenses, for example.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
7 June 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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