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as in suitcase
a bag carried by hand and designed to hold a traveler's clothing and personal articles
she placed her grip in the train's overhead rack and seated herself comfortably
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2
as in grasp
the act or manner of holding
get a better grip on the lid and try to open the jar again
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as in understanding
the knowledge gained from the process of coming to know or understand something
he has a good grip on basic Spanish grammar and spelling
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as in control
the right or means to command or control others
a tyrant that keeps the masses tightly in his grip
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as in to clutch
to have or keep in one's hands
gripped the handlebars tightly and raced down the hill
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as in to fascinate
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
that true crime story gripped me as much as any whodunit
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as in to interest
to hold the attention of
that movie will grip any true sports car fan
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as in to grasp
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
the baby gripped my fingers and wouldn't let go
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Recent Examples of grip
Elisa Manfredini, Time, 14 June 2025
So is former Brewers and current Yankees teammate Trent Grisham, who recommended that Williams alter the grip of his changeup when the two were with Milwaukee in 2019.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Noun
History offers a powerful warning In 1925, when Mussolini was solidifying his power grip on Italy, the philosopher Benedetto Croce authored the Letter of the Anti-Fascist Intellectuals, signed by cultural figures such as Luigi Einaudi, and Eugenio Montale.
—Elisa Manfredini, Time, 14 June 2025
So is former Brewers and current Yankees teammate Trent Grisham, who recommended that Williams alter the grip of his changeup when the two were with Milwaukee in 2019.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 13 June 2025
Verb
Demonstrations have gripped Los Angeles for several days in response to Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in the sanctuary city, with some protesters clashing with police.
—Meredith Deliso, ABC News, 10 June 2025
Comedy is also having a moment because of people are looking for a pleasant escape given the political nightmare currently gripping this nation.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grip
Noun
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Dawn needs an entire suitcase for her puffy white Tortured Poets Department dress.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
12 June 2025
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Conveniently, the product assortment fits comfortably in a handbag or suitcase for on-the-go requirements after the flight –– whether for a skiing adventure, yachting escapade or in between business meetings in different time zones.—
Debbi Kickham,
Forbes.com,
11 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
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Additionally, capturing and analyzing vast amounts of data enables a better understanding of customer behavior at a granular level and provides invaluable information for making decisions about content and timing.—
Dane Matheson,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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Our goal is not to tell you what to think, but to give you the essential knowledge and understanding to come to your own intelligent conclusions.—
Jon Gambrell,
Christian Science Monitor,
13 June 2025
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The water pressure then causes the vehicle to rise and slide on a thin layer of water between the tires and the road, making the driver lose control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 June 2025
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An employee uses a radio transceiver at the control room for traffic and crowd management for pilgrims at the General Transport Centre at the Royal Commission for Mecca and Holy Sites in Mecca on June 3, 2025.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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This kitchen faucet with pull-down sprayer is a stylish and functional option with a single lever handle and a pull-down spray wand.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Its straight sides, grippy handles, and highly conductive aluminum core set this sauteuse a rung above the competition.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 June 2025
Verb
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Tyrese Haliburton ridiculously clutch shooting in Game 1 proves that.—
Harry Enten,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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The Director also happens to be the bloody mama of the secret crime syndicate the Ruska Roma—the very organization whose clutches John Wick is seeking to escape.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
6 June 2025
Verb
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There is something magical about a firefly that fascinates young and old alike.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
11 June 2025
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Reddit users were fascinated by the strange-but-smart hospitality hack, with one even inspired to turn it into a trivia question.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 June 2025
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O’Hara simplifies vocabulary, reassigns lines and excises parts that don’t interest him, but otherwise sticks to Shakespeare’s template.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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Los Angeles doesn't have many draft picks to trade, and the team doesn't have many young players who may interest the Suns.—
Matt Levine,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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