fisting

present participle of fist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for fisting
Verb
  • More attention to be applied to Zero Trust risk management strategies, from vulnerability assessments and securing code from production throughout the life cycle.
    Chuck Brooks, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The team's ability to participate in further races beyond Daytona heavily depends on securing adequate funding.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Again, this man has been holding onto so much, and things have just been compacted for him.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Any incumbent party would have had trouble holding onto the White House.
    Alex Thompson, Axios, 22 Mar. 2025
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“Fisting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/fisting. Accessed 3 May. 2025.

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