as in to hug
to put one's arms around and press tightly
reached around and enclasped all four children at once
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In an ode to Tara’s win weeks earlier, Hunter hugged his wife after the event once again.—
Sam Gillette,
People.com,
17 Feb. 2025 -
When the ball found the bottom of the cup at 18, Aberg clenched his fist, punched the air, hugged his caddie and smiled.—
Kirk Kenney,
Orlando Sentinel,
17 Feb. 2025
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The design features detailed scales and the brand’s signature orb motif clasped in the serpent’s jaws.—
Ty Gaskins,
WWD,
10 Jan. 2025
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At one point, Dion cradled Adele's face, clasped Adele's hand to her right cheek and kissed it, then leaned in for a last few words.—
Edward Segarra,
USA TODAY,
3 Nov. 2024
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The Spider-Man actor was then seen casually engaging with partygoers and cradling a baby while asking how old the little one was.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
4 Feb. 2025
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At one point, there's a clip of Bündchen overlooking a sunset while cradling her noticeably pregnant belly.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
30 Jan. 2025
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“Enclasp.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/enclasp. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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