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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
Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
When the grip is detached, its shutter button can still wirelessly trigger the camera.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The family became symbols of the ordeal that has gripped Israel since the war in Gaza began.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Image In the months that followed, Israeli forces battered the group, and its iron grip on Lebanon’s politics came undone, with many Lebanese blaming Hezbollah for dragging the country into one of its deadliest and most destructive wars.
—Christina Goldbaum, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025
When the grip is detached, its shutter button can still wirelessly trigger the camera.
—Jan Wagner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025
Verb
The gripping drama stars Academy Award-winner Robert De Niro in his first-ever television series as beloved former U.S. President George Mullen.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
The family became symbols of the ordeal that has gripped Israel since the war in Gaza began.
—Louis Casiano, Fox News, 21 Feb. 2025
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The man carrying the suitcase of nuclear codes gets shot on the way to the aircraft; Xavier, who took off his vest to make sure that Cal had one to wear, scrambles back to get the critical information.—
Kimberly Roots,
TVLine,
25 Feb. 2025
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Imagine soaring over the Swiss Alps or exploring the vibrant depths of the Great Barrier Reef – without packing a suitcase or worrying about travel insurance.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
25 Feb. 2025
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Investors can start out by analyzing the contents of a fund’s portfolio, getting a better grasp of how many of the holdings are below investment grade and how many are simply not rated.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2025
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Just like a great football game, success in AR takes teamwork, preparation and a firm grasp of strategy.—
Reyne Quackenbush,
Forbes,
20 Feb. 2025
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While Gibson's numbers in recent seasons don’t jump off the page in a positive way, they should be viewed with the understanding that he’s played behind some horrific defensive teams.—
Chris Johnston,
The Athletic,
25 Feb. 2025
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Two people can go into a room, have a conversation and emerge with a completely different understanding of what took place inside that room.—
Jackie Strause,
The Hollywood Reporter,
25 Feb. 2025
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Brooklyn also reacquired control of its 2025 and 2026 first-round picks from the Houston Rockets over the summer — a move that seemed to indicate the Nets expected to be picking high.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
1 Mar. 2025
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Instead, the accident was the most significant technical setback for the Starship program since the first full-scale test flight in 2023, which damaged the launch pad before the rocket spun out of control in the upper atmosphere.—
Stephen Clark,
Ars Technica,
1 Mar. 2025
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The Georgian-style C&O Desk is made of walnut and features golden handles.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
22 Feb. 2025
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The medium-density fibers are soft and flexible, and the patented handle design is comfortable to hold while offering complete control.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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In footage from the scene that is now seared into Israel’s national memory, a terrified Ms. Bibas — covered with a blanket — could be seen clutching Ariel and Kfir to her chest as she is taken away by armed militants.—
Rawan Sheikh Ahmad,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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Miller, a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and one of the game’s greatest shooters and clutch performers, will join NBC Sports as a lead game analyst beginning with the 2025-26 season when the NBA returns to NBC and debuts on Peacock this October.—
Adam Zagoria,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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In 1956, an aspiring young actor named Gene Hackman joined the Pasadena Playhouse in California, struggling to find a way into a field he’d been fascinated with since childhood.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
27 Feb. 2025
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He has been fascinated by the players’ kits, wondering whether more can be done to optimise comfort and performance.—
Adam Crafton,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Garcia’s explanation: The American style of living has always interested him.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 Feb. 2025
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Other word names like Blessing, Treasure, Loyalty and Cherish might interest this crowd, as well.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Feb. 2025
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 4 Mar. 2025.
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