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gripping

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verb

present participle of grip
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Recent Examples of gripping
Adjective
The single, meanwhile, is ushered in with a gripping bass line and an undercurrent of keyboards until Osbourne makes his grand vocal entrance, all sneers and snarls. Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 23 July 2025 Ford was at the center of one of the second season's most gripping storylines, as his Dr. Paul Rhoades waged a tragic battle against Parkinson's while falling for his own doctor, Julie (Wendie Malick). Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 23 July 2025 For several years, the cat-and-mouse game between Iranian and Israeli intelligence has been not just one of the most gripping events in the news but one of the most compelling spectacles on television. Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2025 Tell Me Lies is based on the 2018 novel by Carola Lovering The Hulu show's season 2 ended in October 2024 The series recently announced new cast additions for season 3 Tell Me Lies' gripping and twisty storylines aren't ending yet. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for gripping
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gripping
Adjective
  • However, his new costar Eddie Murphy had an interesting approach to sharing his wisdom.
    Michael Nied, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • Clarkson and Blackstock's divorce settlement made headlines in part for the inclusion of one interesting detail: their children's vaccination status.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Every chapter is loaded with arcane information delivered in an engaging style.
    Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025
  • This can not only improve employees' health and well-being but also create a more engaging work environment.
    Sourabh Deorah, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 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
  • For millennials who recognize Snow from cult-classic teen comedies like 2006’s John Tucker Must Die and the Pitch Perfect franchise, her starring role as the self-destructive Sophie in The Hunting Wives is simultaneously nostalgic and intriguing.
    Sam Reed, Glamour, 8 Aug. 2025
  • Leagues Cup action returns on Thursday with an intriguing showdown, as the MLS side LA Galaxy takes on Liga MX team Santos Laguna.
    Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Aug. 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
  • Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.
    Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2025
  • From Jupiter’s swirling storms to Neptune’s icy depths, planets across our solar system are orbited by a fascinating cast of moons.
    Kenna Hughes-Castleberry, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2025

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“Gripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripping. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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