fisting

present participle of fist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisting
Verb
  • Aabria, by contrast, leans on personality and connection, clasping hands with the jurors and complimenting them before calmly lying about the rules of the bra contest and her victory.
    Tasha Robinson, Vulture, 30 June 2026
  • The cap’s crown is decorated with three clasping hands symbolizing unity and brotherhood.
    Nancy Olson, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026
Verb
  • The current leadership uncertainty gripping the ruling Labour Party is arguably just the latest iteration of the turmoil that Brexit inserted into the heart of British politics.
    Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 22 June 2026
  • The velvet coating does a better job of gripping slippery fabrics and delicate garments than plastic or metal alternatives.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 June 2026
Verb
  • But the combatants kept grasping and tugging each other off-balance.
    Bob Brody, New York Daily News, 21 June 2026
  • The initiative aims to address one of industrial robotics’ biggest challenges—grasping and manipulation—while improving automation capabilities and potentially reducing engineering time for handling applications by up to 30 percent.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 16 June 2026
Verb
  • People milled about clutching small rainbow flags from the human rights organization Outright International.
    Hallie Golden, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • The hosts discuss Sorsby as a product of both his own mistakes and opportunistic pearl clutching among college sports leaders.
    Eben Novy-Williams, Sportico.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • In today's competitive job market, being seen by decision-makers is paramount for securing roles and fostering career growth.
    Colleen Batchelder, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
  • There are Americans who rely on them, and the lowest disruption way forward is to create a pathway to staying here while securing our southern border.
    David Weigel, semafor.com, 1 July 2026
Verb
  • After holding the majors’ worst record for much of the current season, the Angels are tied for last in the AL standings at 34-48 heading into their game against the Athletics on Friday night at Angel Stadium.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • According to Atwal, the Gartner analyst, the rising costs could lead to consumers holding onto their devices longer, leading to fundamental changes to upgrade cycles for products such as smartphones.
    Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 26 June 2026
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“Fisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisting. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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