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  • present tense form of grip (3rd person singular).
  • plural of grip.

grips

NOUN
close quarters
Synonyms


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But while Porro gets up to speed, others in the Tottenham team are still getting to grips with the runs expected of them.

From BBC Sep. 18, 2026

Fairley has had to come to grips with the new reality.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 4, 2026

It also took him more than 18 months to "get to grips" with steering the boat.

From BBC Aug. 6, 2026

"It has become difficult to feel at ease or plan anything because uncertainty grips everyone."

From Barron's Jul. 15, 2026

When she sees me, she races past Mama and grips my arm.

From "Isaiah Dunn Is My Hero" by Kelly J. Baptist




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