Synonyms of clutching

clutching

verb

present participle of clutch

as in clenching

to have or keep in one's hands

he clutched the eggs carefully so he wouldn't drop them

Synonyms & Similar Words

• clenching
• gripping
• holding
• grabbing
• carrying
• cradling
• clinging (to)
• taking
• holding on to
• clasping
• hugging
• snatching
• hanging on to
• grasping
• trapping
• seizing
• bagging
• capturing
• handling
• grappling
• pawing
• hooking
• catching
• nailing
• feeling
• landing
• fingering
• bearing
• snapping (up)
• latching (on or onto)
• embracing
• snaring
• nabbing
• corralling
• collaring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• handing
• giving
• dropping
• unclasping
• delivering
• yielding
• releasing
• relinquishing
• rendering
• ceding
• unhanding
• giving up
• handing out
• turning over
• handing over

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of clutching

Moments later, as gunfire erupts, the video appears to show Freytes running back inside clutching his chest before collapsing to the floor as horrified customers look on. — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026

Just picture wearing this manicure while clutching an Aperol spritz on a winding cobblestone street! — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 16 July 2026

Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bulls' Caleb Wilson while driving toward the basket and, after tossing the ball toward the hoop, went behind the basket clutching his side or abdomen. — ABC News, 14 July 2026

The post also included a snap of the rescuing officer clutching the cat — who appeared much calmer, caught on camera mid-yawn. — Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

The small, seemingly insignificant experience of controlling an automobile by clutching and levering its gears turned out to be deeply meaningful. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

The 29-year-old had been clutching at a spot near his right oblique and even doubled over, clearly struggling, after forcing deuce. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Certain photos of those rehearsal dinner attendees showed guests clutching black velvet boxes with an etching of two Ts and a heart. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 3 July 2026

People milled about clutching small rainbow flags from the human rights organization Outright International. — Hallie Golden, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026