as in to fumble
to search for something blindly or uncertainly
she groped in her purse for her car keys groping for the right answer
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of grope
In 2023, Errol’s 5-year-old son claimed his father groped his butt, per the report.
—
Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
There was another meeting at Perry’s home in 2021, during which Dixon said the producer again drank too much and allegedly groped Dixon during a good-night hug, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Students described being held down and having teammates rub their genitals on their faces, being groped in locker rooms, and in some cases penetrated with a broomstick.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The woman is accused of getting into an argument with a man who groped her days earlier, according to the criminal complaint.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grope
Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2025
There was another meeting at Perry’s home in 2021, during which Dixon said the producer again drank too much and allegedly groped Dixon during a good-night hug, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Students described being held down and having teammates rub their genitals on their faces, being groped in locker rooms, and in some cases penetrated with a broomstick.
—Hannah Dreyfus, AZCentral.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The woman is accused of getting into an argument with a man who groped her days earlier, according to the criminal complaint.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 28 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for grope
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grope
Verb
-
Coming off an open week, the Cardinal (2-4, 1-2) forced a three-and-out on defense to start the game, but Liam Thorpe fumbled the ensuing punt return to give possession back to the Mustangs (4-2, 2-0).—
Harold Gutmann,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
-
The Razorbacks fumbled 4 times and lost 3, including 2 in Tennessee territory.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Think about how the plants would look together in a bouquet when choosing your combinations.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
-
In particular, Schefter reported that Pittsburgh will be looking to bring in another wide receiver to help bring a boost to its passing attack.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
The company contested the findings and eventually reached a formal settlement, OSHA records show.—
Isabel Rosales,
CNN Money,
16 Oct. 2025
-
Both men later reached Russia, the three people told The Times.—
Danny Makki,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Grope.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grope. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share