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fist

verb

Definition of fistnext
as in to grip

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for fist
  1. grip
  2. clasp
  3. grasp
  4. clutch
  5. secure
  6. hold
  7. corner
  8. rend
Verb
  • The abundance of Southern California had clearly gripped the man.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The effort is part of a growing pro-play movement emerging as the next phase of the ed-tech backlash that gripped classrooms across the country, and spurred cellphone bans and screen time limits.
    — Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of grip
Verb
  • 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
  • Davis stood with his lawyer as the verdict was read, then sat with his hands clasped on the table.
    — Jon Haworth, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of clasp
Verb
  • The phone, the radio, the television, the fax, the cell, texting, video calls, AI—who among us truly grasps its underpinnings?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Moaning, sobbing, pleading, the woman grasps the hand of her daughter, Ema (Mercedes Morán).
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of grasp
Verb
  • 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
  • Worse, following behind him was his wife, clutching their infant son, dragging along their young daughter.
    — Claire Hoffman, Rolling Stone, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of clutch
Verb
  • The Chinese battery maker said on September 22 that the plant had secured the permits and met the regulatory requirements needed to start trial operations.
    — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 23 Sep. 2026
  • According to internal government records reviewed by The Washington Post, at least $410 million has been pledged towards securing more migration deals with third countries.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of secure
Verb
  • Other events to attend include CULTURA Fiesta Latina held every September to celebrate Latin culture through food, music, dance, and programming and the Christkindl Markt, which brings a festive European-style market to to town.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The Reddies held the Muleriders (1-3, 1-3) to 38 yards and no first downs in the first half.
    — Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of hold
Verb
  • Titans corner Cor’Dale Flott (quad), the former Giant, and backup running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) are both questionable.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Hazel’s bestie Amir (Jordan Aaron Hall) might as well take advantage of the lockdown to corner the guy who’s essentially ghosted him after a great night together.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of corner
Verb
  • Two rising stars could land their first Oscar nominations this award season for heart-rending performances.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Through four series, Spartacus encounters brutal battles, heart-rending betrayals, and more.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rend
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“Fist.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fist. Accessed 29 Sep. 2026.

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