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grip

[grip] / grɪp /
NOUN
clasp, embrace
Synonyms
STRONGEST
constraint grasp restraint
STRONG
anchor brace catch cinch cincture clamp clamping clench clinch clutch coercion crushing duress enclosing enclosure fastening fixing grapnel grapple gripe handclasp handgrip handhold handshake hold hook ligature lug purchase snatch squeeze strength tenure vise wrench
Antonyms
WEAK
release
NOUN
perception, understanding
Synonyms
STRONGEST
control domination grasp influence
STRONG
clutches comprehension hold keeping ken possession power tenure
Antonyms
WEAK
misconception misunderstanding
VERB
hold tightly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
clutch grasp
STRONG
clasp clench clinch nab seize snag snatch take
WEAK
clap a hand on get one's hands on latch on to lay hands on take hold of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
let go
STRONG
loose release
VERB
entrance, enchant
Synonyms
STRONGEST
fascinate mesmerize rivet
STRONG
compel engross enthrall hold hypnotize involve spellbind
WEAK
catch up
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disenchant
STRONG
turn off
WEAK
disgust repel

Example Sentences

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“People still want to maintain their habits and enjoy neighborhood spots like ours, but they’re doing so with a tighter grip on their budget.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

Its failure to establish a market-leading grip on the world’s hottest, and most transformative, technology, will remain a key mark against Cook’s legendary tenure as company leader.

From Barron's • Apr. 20, 2026

The planning comes as the Iranian military continues to tighten its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, attacking several commercial vessels on Saturday as it declared the waterway was being “strictly controlled” by Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“I don’t like that I don’t have total control of my left hand or the grip wasn’t as strong. If I feel like I’m not at my best — it’s very scary,” Lee said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Clare loosened his grip, only enough to let the rat talk.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

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