as in grip
the act or manner of holding
fearful that his suitcase might be stolen, he never once relaxed his clench on the handle
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as in to grip
to have or keep in one's hands
clenched a tissue in his hands as he told his story of misfortune
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Recent Examples of clench
Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
As Phillips fought to get away, Curtis clenched her arm with one hand, masturbating with the other.
—Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
Fists clenched, Caleb runs away from campus On May 23, 2023, Caleb became aggravated in class and left his classroom at Pine Tree to go to recess, according to witness statements in an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office report.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
Defensively, Roach was brought in with John Franklin-Myers to pair with Zach Allen and D.J. Jones to clench Denver’s fist.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 31 July 2024
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Verb
McCann, 34, immediately dropped to the ground and clenched his nose.
—Charna Flam, Peoplemag, 30 July 2024
As Phillips fought to get away, Curtis clenched her arm with one hand, masturbating with the other.
—Gina Barton, USA TODAY, 26 Sep. 2024
Fists clenched, Caleb runs away from campus On May 23, 2023, Caleb became aggravated in class and left his classroom at Pine Tree to go to recess, according to witness statements in an Oakland County Sheriff’s Office report.
—Lily Altavena, Detroit Free Press, 25 Sep. 2024
Defensively, Roach was brought in with John Franklin-Myers to pair with Zach Allen and D.J. Jones to clench Denver’s fist.
—Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 31 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for clench
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Winter hikers will want to invest in a pair of boots that provide reliable grip on snow, ice, and slick trails, so the Hoka Women’s Kaha 2 Gtx Hiking Boots are a no-brainer since they’re fitted with Gore-Tex exteriors alongside a waterproof shell to keep your feet warm and dry all season long.Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2024
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For decades, the New Progressive Party and the Popular Democratic Party held an iron grip on the island's electoral system, with the two parties typically capturing over 90 percent of the vote.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
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The sleeveless mock-neck dress was complemented by her sequin clutch and matching shoes.Catherine Santino, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Thousands of voters across the U.S. territory stood in long lines clutching umbrellas, undeterred by heavy rain.Dánica Coto, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
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The show’s vibrant aesthetic and period pop score, meanwhile, provide a nostalgia trip to the early 2000s — while not shying away from what the era’s headlong embrace of social media did to our grasp on collective truth.Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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The means for gracefully transitioning to a clean energy American economy is well within our grasp — by mid-century.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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So, is Robinson holding onto Burrow's Funko Pop! figurine as an attempt to steal the energy and luck from Cincinnati's beloved football team?Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
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Private equity firms now hold controlling stakes across an array of industries, including supermarkets, housing, health care, fashion, restaurants and vet clinics.Allison Morrow, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
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The addition will mean RTP will continue to have a place to grab barbecue after Lawrence Barbecue's owners decided to leave Boxyard RTP for downtown Cary.Zachery Eanes, Axios, 18 Nov. 2024
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After the tree lights up the night, the park will be open for visitors to check out the exhibits and grab some holiday treats.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Clench.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/clench. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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