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

As the deli’s surveillance video rolled, his client went from calmly standing at the counter with a bottle of Gatorade to staggering to the floor, clutching his leg and tearing at his pants. — Alison J. Stein, HubSpot, 1 Sep. 2026

In a satiric short video, Rabid Dogs, 2002, for example, white-collar workers dress upas rapacious canines, clutching Burberry bags in their mouths and traversing cubicles on all fours. — Pablo Larios, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026

Many shuffled between the help desk and the hospital notice board, clutching photographs and scanning injured patients' lists in the hope of finding them. — Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026

Many shuffled between the help desk and the hospital notice board, clutching photographs and scanning injured patients’ lists in the hope of finding them. — Victoria Milko, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Garcia lends the whole song theater-kid interpretation, essentially acting out the lyrics in pantomime, grasping out in front of her, clutching her face. — Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026

Austin appeared to be clutching at his right knee while on the ground, clearly in a lot of pain. — Dan Duggan, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Instead of constantly clutching it and taking it out of your bag for photos and map directions, a strap keeps your phone hands-free, secure, and instantly accessible. — Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026

Up the hillside there ever pours in reinforcements, clutching cans of beer and occasionally flags…There is something about it all of a children’s crusade, the young people look so innocent and take their pleasure so gravely. — Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026