as in hugs
to put one's arms around and press tightly
reached around and enclasped all four children at once
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This pair also features a stretchy knit upper that hugs your feet, plus a memory foam insole for cushioning.—
Michelle Baricevic,
Travel + Leisure,
12 June 2026 -
During a May 2026 appearance on Today, anchor Savannah Guthrie noted how Brunson hugs Hargitay after every game.—
Joyann Jeffrey,
PEOPLE,
6 June 2026
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King clasps his head, ready to shield his eyes if need be.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Abner clasps Questelle’s face in her hands.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
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“Enclasps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclasps. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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