hasping

Definition of haspingnext
present participle of hasp

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for hasping
Verb
  • The clamping system is currently being prepared for patenting, with a view to adoption in future fusion power-plant designs beyond the STEP program.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 29 Jan. 2026
  • Mears, 42, recalled that Dennis lunged forward to attack Ralphie, but ended up clamping onto her leg instead.
    Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Homeowners should avoid painting the exterior of their home if the temperature or humidity is expected to fluctuate significantly, as this could leave bubbles or prevent the paint from adhering properly.
    Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026
  • The research team claimed that their innovation involves applying a specialized coating to critical components to prevent hydrogen bubbles from adhering, thereby enabling smoother hydrogen release.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Dec. 2025
Verb
  • Duah’s game-tying goal revved up the crowd and began a four-goal surge against Pumas UNAM of Mexico City.
    Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Feb. 2026
  • Guard Luke Kennard, in just his third game with the team, scored 14 points in 28 minutes, tying Timme for the team lead.
    Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Furthermore, Boonray’s autonomous solutions are now in use at 30 mining projects across China, tackling a wide range of ore types and challenging operating conditions.
    Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 8 Feb. 2026
  • Consider adding it to your seasonal deep-clean list or tackling even more frequently.
    Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Martinko recommends hanging a paper calendar on your wall, switching to a paper planner, and writing out grocery lists and meal plans in lieu of turning to your digital device.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 8 Feb. 2026
  • But the bigger concern hanging over the industry is the rise of prediction markets like Kalshi, which have come out of nowhere over the last year to offer a new way to bet on sports, bypassing the state-level gambling regulations that have restricted the spread of older gambling apps.
    Peyton Forte, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Some sounds could indicate structural changes, so keep an eye on wall cracks and look out for sticking doors and windows.
    Jessica Elliott, Dallas Morning News, 10 Feb. 2026
  • The goal was to give the family’s embryo—Guojun’s sperm and an anonymous donor’s egg—the best odds of sticking during the transfer, which was scheduled for July at Western Fertility Institute, a clinic in Los Angeles.
    Ava Kofman, New Yorker, 9 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Melvin Council stood amid a crowd of his Kansas teammates, clenching a black belt in his fist.
    Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 25 Jan. 2026
  • Wole faced fixedly forward, both fists clenching the steering wheel.
    David Wright Faladé, New Yorker, 28 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Nevertheless, on a clear if cold day the three walked through several inches of snow, screwing in the new signs.
    Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2026
  • Cattano suggests screwing mug hooks into the bottom of kitchen cabinets to utilize that space between the cupboards and the countertops.
    Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 7 Jan. 2026
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“Hasping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hasping. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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