HASP Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

hasp

verb

Definition of hasp

as in to latch

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But this also means the film has almost nothing to latch onto emotionally.

— Alison Willmore, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026
This bag from Away has a code lock that latches onto the zippers, preventing everyone but you and security from getting in.

— Joel Balsam, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of latch

Verb

This buys her team more time to clamp the safeguard pipe, effectively saving the silo from extinction.

— Kelly Allen, PEOPLE, 5 Sep. 2026
Mechanics can easily calibrate and adjust system tension using an integrated clamping piece, ensuring consistent mechanical support throughout long operational cycles.

— IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of clamp

Verb

Then the duo begins, and everyone leans forward, rapt, hands clasped loosely in front of them, mouthing every word.

— Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 28 Sep. 2026
But if the awards season goes as the streamer plans, a journey that began in Cannes with a rapturous standing ovation, could end with Los Javis clasping some golden statues.

— Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of clasp

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As the cloud approached me, a change in the pressure of the dream medium would pin me down by the chest, leaving me unable to breathe.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
With no threat of a rushing attack, UCF began to pin its ears back and send more rushers at Craig, who was sacked twice in the second half and pressured on countless other dropbacks.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of pin

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Unavoidably the text has been chopped and channeled, with some swapping of parts, bits of narration screwed into dialogue and events described in a paragraph blown out into scenes.

— Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Who would come correct with a bitchy, sassy, screw-all-y’all response, and who would play it safe with a mild-mannered send-off?

— Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of screw

Verb

All of the deportees were shackled at the ankles and wrists while in the air.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026
The whistleblower claims also allege that officers were told to shackle people around the clock at one point to address a lack of staffing.

— Syra Ortiz Blanes, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of shackle

Verb

Until then, Hill will keep his workouts going and wait for the chance to strap on pads and start playing in the NFL once again – that is if a team wants his services in 2026.

— Scott Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026
AirsFish Soccer Shin Guards for Kids Breathable and sweat-absorbent, these shin guards strap around the foot to stay securely in place.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of strap

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