CLAW Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

claw

verb

Definition of claw

as in to burrow

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as in to lacerate

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Recent Examples of claw That explosion will raise his chest at the same time that his forelegs will claw up into the air again to gain another apogee in the next stride’s arc. — Guy Martin, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 In a remarkable Game 4, the Knicks pulled off the biggest-ever comeback of the NBA Finals, clawing their way to a win after being down 29 points. — Matt Nighswander, NBC news, 18 June 2026 But for Season 2, MrBeast and his crew realized viewers wanted to know a little more about the contestants that managed to claw their way to the top. — The Deadline Team, Deadline, 11 June 2026 Jake Shane— born and raised in Manhattan— was sitting in a box with Tate McRae and Hailey Bieber when the Knicks clawed their way back from 29 points down. — Maxwell Adler, Vanity Fair, 11 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for claw

Recent Examples of Synonyms for claw

Verb

Whereas the original season’s novelty came from transplanting Iwaaki’s classic manga to a South Korean setting, the new chapter is said to burrow more deeply into the original source material.

— Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 22 July 2026
The crabs also burrow in the muddy seafloor to hide from predators and better withstand winter temperatures.

— Kasha Patel, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of burrow

Verb

Together, these two men stood under the awning of Li Shan’s commissary and watched Noe’s boys shovel their catch from the hold of the lugger into baskets on the wharf.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 July 2026
As Picklesburgh and other summer events tighten parking, residents are reminded that chairs belong on private property — and that street spots remain first‑come, first‑served, no matter who shoveled or parked there last.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 15 July 2026

Definition of shovel

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Germany’s biggest automaker is planning a massive restructuring and cost-cutting program in response to intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers and higher tariffs on its exports to the United States.

— Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
The formidable shadow pool, cut by black liquid liner, was juxtaposed with light brown brows and bubblegum blush on the apples of her cheeks.

— Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

Definition of cut

Verb

Once dredged for sand and gravel to make up the roads, the river was prone to flooding.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026
The fries here are great, but even better are the gluten-free onion rings, dredged in the same distinctive cornmeal coating used for the seafood.

— Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026

Definition of dredge

Verb

Double-bass glissandos hint at hands grubbing in the earth, while abrupt moments of concerted action—notably, an accordion wheezing out an F-sharp-minor chord—suggest flickering signals and transmissions.

— Alex Ross, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Despite his esoteric interests, Machen grubbed up a career as a popular and prolific author.

— Hari Kunzru, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026

Definition of grub

Verb

That includes a stunning gold and jeweled necklace discovered on the remains of an adult woman presumed to be Julia Felix, excavated next to the Shrine of Isis at the prosperous businesswoman's sprawling estate.

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 July 2026
The story zigs and zags, then doubles back on itself to excavate previously unknown details.

— Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 July 2026

Definition of excavate

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