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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint
Synonyms & Similar Words
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of clasp
Camille Freestone, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2025
Developed over two years, the Serpenti Aeterna watch snaking around the wrist features a clasp closure mechanism and signature hexagonal scales etched in the inner contour.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The President presided grandly from behind the Resolute desk, with Musk standing to the side, his hands clasped in front of his chest.
—Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clasp
Noun
However, the pin-style clasp on the cardigan sweater and the barrel-leg silhouette on the pants keep this look firmly rooted and on trend for 2025.
—Camille Freestone, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2025
Developed over two years, the Serpenti Aeterna watch snaking around the wrist features a clasp closure mechanism and signature hexagonal scales etched in the inner contour.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 1 Apr. 2025
Verb
When the males clasped the female bodies, the female appeared to go limp and the color drained from their bodies, according to the study.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The President presided grandly from behind the Resolute desk, with Musk standing to the side, his hands clasped in front of his chest.
—Antonia Hitchens, The New Yorker, 21 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for clasp
Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
-
Her son sported a pair of jeans and a blue shirt, with a pair of white grip socks on his feet.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2025
-
Russia's grip on these five regions is not internationally recognized.—
Mark Weinstein,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
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
-
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
Verb
-
At the lowest income levels, only about 13% of households held retirement accounts in 2022, according to the federal Survey of Consumer Finances.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
23 Apr. 2025
-
Today, a total of five firms hold significant shares in the defense market, each with annual revenue that exceeds $10 billion.—
MICHAEL BROWN,
Foreign Affairs,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
-
Twice, the Foxes had fourth spot in their grasp, in 2019-20 and 2020-21, only to throw it away.—
Zak Garner-Purkis,
Forbes.com,
21 Apr. 2025
-
Even without a cure, Turner says his grasp on life is stronger than ever.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Serene blue acrylic patches, cradling the artist, accentuating the father’s magnified hand, and barely brushing by the mother’s leg, draw together the family unit.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
-
The next day, Aren saw a photo on the front page of the local newspaper of Baylee’s battered and lifeless body cradled in the arms of an Oklahoma City firefighter.—
Sean Murphy,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
-
Many guests spend their entire vacation inside the Disney bubble – playing in the parks, staying at Disney hotels, dining at Disney restaurants, taking resort transportation and more.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
21 Apr. 2025
-
No one is taking Terry Rozier at this point, Jaime Jaquez Jr. certainly is a diminished asset and Duncan Robinson likely would be most valued as an expiring contract.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
20 Apr. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share