The boy clasped the puppy to his chest.
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Clasped
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Synonyms for "clasped" (188 found)
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Verb(6 words)
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She sighed and clasped her hands tightly together.
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She clasped my hands and said she was glad to see me.
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The mother clasped her baby to her breast.
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