as in grip
the act or manner of holding
be careful that your clasp on the cat isn't too tight, or she could get hurt
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1
as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
clasped his long-lost sister and cried without restraint
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2
as in to hold
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
clasped a crayon and began drawing
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Recent Examples of clasp
Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Plus, the bag features sleek gold-tone hardware and a push-lock clasp to secure your essentials.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Riya Davda, Outside, 5 Oct. 2025
When Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced him, Combs had his head lowered, with his shoulders hunched and his hands clasped.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
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Noun
The denim Logo Hat features Toy Story lockup and embossed Pixar ball clasp.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 29 Sep. 2025
Plus, the bag features sleek gold-tone hardware and a push-lock clasp to secure your essentials.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
Bend your elbow and reach for your right hand, clasping hands together in Cow Face arms.
—Riya Davda, Outside, 5 Oct. 2025
When Judge Arun Subramanian sentenced him, Combs had his head lowered, with his shoulders hunched and his hands clasped.
—Elizabeth Rosner, PEOPLE, 3 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clasp
Noun
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They’re made with durable aluminum alloy and have cork and foam hand grips to keep you comfortable while climbing.—
Anna Fiorentino,
Travel + Leisure,
23 Oct. 2025
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But Putin has shown no willingness to release his grip on the power plant.—
Simon Shuster,
Time,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The boots hugged the actress’ legs, but were a bit slouchy around the knees.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
24 Oct. 2025
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Pitcher Kevin Gausman scooped up his two daughters before hugging his wife, Taylor Gausman.—
Samantha Stutsman,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
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Slot’s side fell behind to Rasmus Kristensen’s strike but held their nerve and took complete control with 14 shots on target compared to just one.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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Many of the marble mausoleums on this 14-acre spot are held by Argentina’s elite, some famous, others infamous—think past presidents, Nobel Prize winners, and military commanders.—
Sophie Friedman,
AFAR Media,
22 Oct. 2025
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Battling the debilitating symptoms of a late-stage brain tumor, his grasp on reality becomes increasingly fragile, and as the unlikely duo sets out on the run, old memories blur with the present, dredging up dark secrets from his past.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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Lawler, the best known of the young actors thanks to her breakout work in Station Eleven, brings welcome awkward humor, while Stack, with the series’ most complex character, conveys an uneasy grasp on sanity that the rest of the show isn’t really prepared to deal with.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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Preservé is generally for those who are having their first augmentation (not a revision), who want a modest size increase, and who have relatively symmetric breasts and enough breast tissue to cradle the implant.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
15 Oct. 2025
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The black and white snap showed Mateen and Anisha holding hands on a terrace, as Anisha cradled her belly.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The father charged in suspicion of murder in his toddler's 2024 hot car death has taken a plea deal with Pima County prosecutors that includes a higher sentencing than in a previous plea offer.—
Jose R. Gonzalez,
AZCentral.com,
23 Oct. 2025
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Pennywise — the iconic, malevolent shapeshifting entity that often takes the form of a dancing clown and was first introduced in Stephen King's 1986 novel It — suddenly and mysteriously appeared on five different continents on Tuesday.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Clasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clasp. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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