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gripping

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verb

present participle of grip
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Recent Examples of gripping
Adjective
The Mad Men series features many gripping scenes of advertising whiz Don Draper demonstrating his creative genius to clients. Michael Ashley, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025 Only Rachel Kushner could weave environmental activism, paranoia, and nihilism into a gripping philosophical thriller. Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025 Expect exciting reality shows, gripping documentaries, and unmissable dramas. Griff Griffin, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025 Big Little Lies Kidman has yet another incredible performance in a gripping drama about the dark undercurrents of a wealthy coastal community in California. Emily Blackwood, People.com, 3 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gripping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gripping
Adjective
  • That in itself is worth discovering, but Jordan, too, is an interesting place to visit, not only because of its history, but also because of its unique geography in the world.
    Alex Ledsom, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • Users can request alerts about supernovae or asteroids, for example, then set constraints on just how interesting an event should be to trigger a notification.
    Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Brisk and engaging, this 2014 novel invites readers to the set of a popular sitcom in 1960s London.
    Mia Barzilay Freund, Vogue, 7 July 2025
  • By giving you this kind of physical sensation, the experience becomes much more lifelike, making remote collaboration and communication feel even more natural and engaging.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 July 2025
Verb
  • Again, this man has been holding onto so much, and things have just been compacted for him.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 22 Mar. 2025
  • 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
  • Looking down from high above produces a novel, intriguing and sometimes ambiguous perspective.
    Cecilia Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
  • Navy blue's recent surge in popularity is threatening its position as a more intriguing alternative to black or charcoal.
    Tessa Cooper, Southern Living, 5 July 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • With such fine margins at play, a thrilling title race is effectively guaranteed.
    Neel Shelat, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
  • The sense of smell is complex and fascinating — and in many ways still mysterious.
    Avery Hurt, Discover Magazine, 27 June 2025
  • Her appetite for life's most fascinating experiences is matched only by her desire to help fuel readers' own hungers and aspirations.
    Sarah Perez, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025

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“Gripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripping. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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