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as in suitcases
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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as in grasps
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 understandings
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 controls
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 handles
a part by which an implement is held
bought new pots with heat-resistant grips
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as in clutches
to have or keep in one's hands
gripped the handlebars tightly and raced down the hill
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as in fascinates
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 interests
to hold the attention of
that movie will grip any true sports car fan
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as in holds
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 grips
Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
The industry still cannot come to grips with the previously unfathomable scenario of the strait staying shuttered for a prolonged period of time.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Gerrit was trying to help me with different pitch grips.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Republicans are against proposals backed by the DFL including a a ban on semiautomatic rifles with features like pistol-grips and detachable magazines, often described as assault weapons, as well as limiting magazine capacity to 10 rounds.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Interestingly, the wristband could accurately predict a wide array of hand positions, from 26 letters of complex American Sign Language signs to the subtle grips required for holding scissors, a tennis ball, or a pencil.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The handle can be a length of rope through the walls, but ideally, hand grips should be carved into the sides.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The human consumption of animals for sustenance is a harsh reality that most people come to grips with at an early age.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Nearby, there is a riveted steel column fitted with grips for rock climbing and a rope swing for extra thrills.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Rob Marciano, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The community held a candlelight vigil to pray for Nancy Guthrie's safe return as the baffling case grips the nation.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
When cold weather grips the South for days on end, the thought of a humid summer gets better and better.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Rubber backing that no longer grips the floor.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
This shoe is also outfitted with a high-traction outsole that effectively grips the ground for a stable landing every time.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
The bottom of the mat has a textured backing that grips the floor, keeping it in place and preventing slips and falls.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
By equipping a commercial prosthetic with pressure and proximity sensors and training an AI neural network on natural grasping movements, the team created a hand that grips more intuitively and securely.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
The level of specificity instantly grips me.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Noun
The states with the highest rates have utility rate commissions that do not seem to be able to come to grips with how to charge the data center operators.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 29 Mar. 2026
The industry still cannot come to grips with the previously unfathomable scenario of the strait staying shuttered for a prolonged period of time.
—Jordan Blum, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026
Gerrit was trying to help me with different pitch grips.
—Annie Heilbrunn, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Republicans are against proposals backed by the DFL including a a ban on semiautomatic rifles with features like pistol-grips and detachable magazines, often described as assault weapons, as well as limiting magazine capacity to 10 rounds.
—Alex Derosier, Twin Cities, 27 Mar. 2026
Interestingly, the wristband could accurately predict a wide array of hand positions, from 26 letters of complex American Sign Language signs to the subtle grips required for holding scissors, a tennis ball, or a pencil.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 25 Mar. 2026
The handle can be a length of rope through the walls, but ideally, hand grips should be carved into the sides.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026
The human consumption of animals for sustenance is a harsh reality that most people come to grips with at an early age.
—Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 18 Mar. 2026
Nearby, there is a riveted steel column fitted with grips for rock climbing and a rope swing for extra thrills.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 16 Mar. 2026
Verb
The race begins with a rigorous climb up a mountain on skis fitted with a special fabric skin that grips the snow as the athletes sprint uphill.
—Rob Marciano, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
The community held a candlelight vigil to pray for Nancy Guthrie's safe return as the baffling case grips the nation.
—Chris Kenning, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026
When cold weather grips the South for days on end, the thought of a humid summer gets better and better.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 28 Jan. 2026
Rubber backing that no longer grips the floor.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
This shoe is also outfitted with a high-traction outsole that effectively grips the ground for a stable landing every time.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2026
The bottom of the mat has a textured backing that grips the floor, keeping it in place and preventing slips and falls.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
By equipping a commercial prosthetic with pressure and proximity sensors and training an AI neural network on natural grasping movements, the team created a hand that grips more intuitively and securely.
—Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 9 Dec. 2025
The level of specificity instantly grips me.
—Tom Smyth, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grips
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Much of the cash, stuffed inside suitcases and shipped out on international flights, makes its way to countries scattered across East Africa, where many Somalis fanned out following their nation’s civil war.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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In place of ubiquitous black-nylon rollers, attention-grabbing suitcases that telegraph wealth and taste are now de rigueur in private hangars and public concourses.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
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Through universal intelligent manipulation, the robot autonomously plans grasps, adjusts force in real time, and navigates obstacles using seamless hand–eye coordination.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Hurricanes needed that to happen after the game nearly slipped out of their grasps.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
1 Sep. 2025
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The realism, though, comes in the particularity of the Spanish dialogue, the cultural exchanges, and colloquial understandings that run through this community — and from Mexico to the United States.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
19 Mar. 2026
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In the twelfth century, understandings of bodies and illnesses were grounded in humoral theory, and Hildegard followed these principles in her writings about conception, birth, and physical maternity.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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There was no overarching policy, no time limits for its use in the classroom, and the safety controls were leaky.—
Abby McCloskey,
Boston Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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Throughput increases, operational strain decreases, and the environment begins to function as an integrated system rather than a patchwork of manual controls.—
Alex Israel,
Fortune,
4 Apr. 2026
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There are three leather finishes available for the handles and accents—cognac, black and chocolate—all designed to pair with the brand’s backpack and briefcase ranges for a cohesive set.—
Charley Ward,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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The sausage was held at an unsafe temperature, several food containers weren’t dated and the plastic spoons weren’t stored with the handles facing up.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Apr. 2026
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Martin Short clutches his laptop walking onto set for Jimmy Kimmel Live!—
Escher Walcott,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Mispelys Salazar clutches a stack of papers close to her chest as bristling wind gusts threaten to send them flying into the air.—
Catherine E. Shoichet,
CNN Money,
1 Dec. 2025
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Each, in different ways, fascinates me.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
24 Mar. 2026
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That singular point of view fascinates me.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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And along with gender and empowerment, there’s also something about having bright colors and a lot of grief on stage that interests me.—
Jared Kaufman,
Twin Cities,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Supreme Court only grants review to about 1% of petitions, but one scenario where the odds are higher involves federal circuit splits—especially when the number of people impacted is considerable and when the legal question interests the justices.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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