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

Wearing impractical stilettos and clutching a massive Stanley cup, Trina is introduced to her new pupils. — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 15 Oct. 2026

While out and about, Kardashian was spotted clutching a Hermès Mini Kelly handbag. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 11 Oct. 2026

Trump is shown clutching a golf club in one hand and the scales of justice in the other. — News Desk, Artforum, 8 Oct. 2026

During the investigation, the sheriff's office said the 15-year-old girl was clutching her bag tightly and started to reach inside. — CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

Wednesday, after beating the Houston Astros 7-3 to advance to the American League Division Series, Venable was standing inside a raucous clubhouse clutching a bottle of La Marca Prosecco. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

Hall came to our interview clutching receipts in the shape of two new labels led by the producers behind Strike and The Detection Club, along with early-stage plans for a label that will focus on digital spin-offs of existing brands. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Slowly, the giant claw, still clutching the sparrow, sank into the river, the tips of its pincers slipping beneath the surface with a plop. — Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026

Dart was clutching at his knee after getting sandwiched between two Rams defenders that beat the Giants’ tackles off the edge, and while airborne, video replay showed his leg shift in an awkward way. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026