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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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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
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Jan. 2026
They’re made from heat-resistant cotton to protect your hands from burns with a textured silicone material on the inside that provides extra grip.
—Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 9 Jan. 2026
The traction is extremely strong and designed to perfectly grip a variety of surfaces.
—Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 8 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The top layer of these pads is also usually designed for grip and will hold almost any type of rug in place.
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As the decade came to a close, the region was gripped in a drought that reduced supplies of food and water, pushing Indigenous communities’ frustrations to a tipping point.
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Freeing up space in a carry-on suitcase is always a tough feat, especially on a long trip.—
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Investigators say a window was damaged during the break-in and two suitcases were taken from the vehicle.—
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On a third-and-4 from the 50-yard line with just under nine minutes left, Jackson avoided the grasp of pass rushers Alex Highsmith and Keeanu Benton, reset and floated a pass to Zay Flowers behind the secondary to give the Ravens a 17-13 lead.—
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His service at the Dicastery indicated a grasp of Vatican bureaucracy and reflected the trust Francis had placed in him.—
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Spirit, energy and enthusiasm When there were loud external calls for upgrades at safety in August, head coach Dave Canales firmly backed Scott because of his leadership and understanding of the defense.—
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Tensor said the system emphasizes contextual understanding rather than simple object detection, allowing the AI to adapt to complex and unpredictable real-world driving conditions.—
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As the Palisades Fire burned out of control under hurricane-force winds, some residents chose to stay and fight, like Cort Wagner.—
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Later attention turned to flood control after a hurricane in the 1920s caused Lake Okeechobee to overflow, killing thousands.—
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There are no visible door handles, a design choice that may not align with current Chinese regulations.—
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Lanterns can also benefit from features including collapsibility, mounting or holding handles, shock-proofing and waterproofing or USB charging ports.—
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Flagg went down clutching his left knee.—
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Queen Mary also carried a Quidam Bags clutch in a shade of navy, complementing her look.—
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Details of the service were kept private, but the family's public show of solidarity in turning out to support Caroline is typical of the Kennedy dynasty, which has fascinated Americans for decades.—
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Why does Kubrick’s work continue to fascinate, thrill, and move us?—
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The one who interests me most is midfielder Ruben Neves.—
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Check for special events and workshops that might interest your guests and transform a museum visit into a more engaging experience.—
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“Grip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grip. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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