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as in grip
the act or manner of holding
the tube TV was so bulky that it was difficult for the movers to get a solid handgrip on it
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Recent Examples of handgrip
This was tested by making the participants perform a handgrip exercise while looking at photos of either someone supportive (like a close friend) or a stranger.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Normal handgrip strength varies based on age, gender, which hand is used, and the type of dynamometer.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
This graph shows handgrip strength as a function of 25(OH)D levels, which is how vitamin D status is assessed in the blood.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The white porcelain coating is accented with shiny gold finishes, including a stay-cool handgrip.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Here’s the money shot: This graph shows handgrip strength as a function of 25(OH)D levels, which is how vitamin D status is assessed in the blood.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The white porcelain coating is accented with shiny gold finishes, including a stay-cool handgrip.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Memory cards load in a door at the back of the handgrip.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
The shutter release, on/off switch, and zoom rocker are at the top of the handgrip.
—PCMAG, 30 July 2024
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Normal handgrip strength varies based on age, gender, which hand is used, and the type of dynamometer.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 14 May 2025
This graph shows handgrip strength as a function of 25(OH)D levels, which is how vitamin D status is assessed in the blood.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The white porcelain coating is accented with shiny gold finishes, including a stay-cool handgrip.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Here’s the money shot: This graph shows handgrip strength as a function of 25(OH)D levels, which is how vitamin D status is assessed in the blood.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 22 Jan. 2025
The white porcelain coating is accented with shiny gold finishes, including a stay-cool handgrip.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 27 Dec. 2024
Memory cards load in a door at the back of the handgrip.
—PCMAG, 12 Sep. 2024
The shutter release, on/off switch, and zoom rocker are at the top of the handgrip.
—PCMAG, 30 July 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for handgrip
Noun
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This kitchen faucet with pull-down sprayer is a stylish and functional option with a single lever handle and a pull-down spray wand.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 June 2025
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Its straight sides, grippy handles, and highly conductive aluminum core set this sauteuse a rung above the competition.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 June 2025
Noun
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The three main causes of hydroplaning are: Vehicle speed - When a vehicle's speed increases, the tire-traction grip and ability to control the vehicle decreases.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
3 June 2025
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Here other drivers complained about a lack of grip and sliding in the colder temperatures.—
Madeline Coleman,
New York Times,
2 June 2025
Cite this Entry
“Handgrip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/handgrip. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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