as in interesting
holding the attention or provoking interest
I found the exhibit on the Holocaust intensely gripping and quite moving
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as in clenching
to have or keep in one's hands
gripped the handlebars tightly and raced down the hill
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as in fascinating
to hold the attention of as if by a spell
that true crime story gripped me as much as any whodunit
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as in intriguing
to hold the attention of
that movie will grip any true sports car fan
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as in grasping
to reach for and take hold of by embracing with the fingers or arms
the baby gripped my fingers and wouldn't let go
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Recent Examples of gripping
Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The question the film ultimately asks is whether a third way is at all possible, leading to a gripping final combat that’s much less a knockout than a bitter victory.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The bottom side of the mat has a gripping texture that keeps the mat in place, but this side is not as friendly to your skin.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Netflix is known for its gripping true crime content, and the streamer’s next documentary will leave viewers’ heads spinning.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Not only for its gripping and heartbreaking story but also for its outstanding acting and production — especially because each episode was shot as one continuous take.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 1 Apr. 2025
The question the film ultimately asks is whether a third way is at all possible, leading to a gripping final combat that’s much less a knockout than a bitter victory.
—Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2025
The bottom side of the mat has a gripping texture that keeps the mat in place, but this side is not as friendly to your skin.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025
Netflix is known for its gripping true crime content, and the streamer’s next documentary will leave viewers’ heads spinning.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gripping
Adjective
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And a bigger body has a narrative of getting to that size, so that narrative in itself was quite interesting.—
Rebecca Mead,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
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One thing that might be interesting is the one with the ping pong paddle, Issue 6, because the black logo didn’t work over it.—
Kei Lim
June 9,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2025
Adjective
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All these parts are rendered less engaging by the use of Latin.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 June 2025
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Hardly any show is more engaging to kids than CoComelon, and as luck would have it, there are new videos posted to the CoComelon YouTube channel each week.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Again, this man has been holding onto so much, and things have just been compacted for him.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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This tiny spot has everything needed for relaxation—a pair of Adirondack chairs to lean back and reflect on the day and a tiny table for holding drinks and snacks.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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One of the other intriguing points flagged by the data shows that those five clubs’ squads are worth more than the remaining 27 teams added together, as fears emerge about the quality gap between some teams.—
Sam Leveridge,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2025
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Click here to get breaking crime news, ongoing trial coverage and details of intriguing unsolved cases in the True Crime Newsletter.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
12 June 2025
Verb
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The White Sox, though, had other ideas, grabbing Smith with the first pick of the draft for $100,000.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Ravens believe in drafting corners every year, and the first-round selection of Nate Wiggins in 2024 won’t prevent them from grabbing another cornerback early.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Elsewhere in the interview, the Australian actress revealed that the movie — in which Kidman plays a woman having an affair with a younger man — was thrilling for her.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.—
Neel Shelat,
Forbes,
1 Jan. 2025
Verb
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In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Miles Davis and John Coltrane’s ‘Final Tour’ live box set a fascinating musical clash of the titans Their music will be honored with four concerts on April 6 & 7 — two each night — by pianist Emmet Cohen.—
George Varga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 June 2025
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Two ‘rare and fascinating’ new animals arrive at CT’s Beardsley Zoo Connecticut’s Beardsley Zoo has announced the arrival of two new animals.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
15 June 2025
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“Gripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripping. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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