FISTING Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

fisting

verb

present participle of fist

as in clasping

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Their logo is an osprey, clasping a baseball bat in its talons.

— Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026
Charlotte, an avid tennis fan like her mom, could be seen clasping her face in shock with her eyes wide during the games, mirroring Kate's own expressions at times.

— Lara Walsh, InStyle, 4 July 2026

Definition of clasping

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The body politic wages war against itself in Shakespeare’s tragedy, and the all-out battle makes for a gripping spectacle in Griffith Park.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Flipping through a binder in one hand and gripping her laptop in the other, Washington simultaneously got down to business for leg day.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

Definition of gripping

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The moniker was assigned to Trump by Kurt Andersen and Grayden Carter’s Spy Magazine in 1988 as a sardonic stab at his attention grasping drive.

— Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 8 July 2026
This enables users to perform everyday grasping tasks, such as holding plates, glasses, forks, spoons, and other household objects with a secure grip.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026

Definition of grasping

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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, 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

Definition of clutching

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Conventional wisdom would suggest that in deep blue Broward, the only true Democratic stronghold in South Florida, Cervera would have an uphill battle securing the seat he’s held for just over a year.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
And last year, someone breached Datadog's own source code, which is a pretty uncomfortable look for a company whose whole pitch is securing everyone else.

— Todd Gordon, CNBC, 14 July 2026

Definition of securing

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Its lawns, mature trees and lake-facing vistas feel deliberately composed, holding attention on the landscape before releasing it outward to the water.

— Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
The farm is also holding a Fairy Festival on July 18 and 19 featuring scavenger hunts, fairy stories and other activities in addition to the usual hayrides, petting farm and pony rides.

— Janet Kusterer, Baltimore Sun, 10 July 2026

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