1
as in clenched
to have or keep in one's hands
gripped the handlebars tightly and raced down the hill
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2
as in fascinated
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 interested
to hold the attention of
that movie will grip any true sports car fan
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4
as in grasped
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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What fascinated me about the book is how everybody is part of this drive that this woman had.—
Adam Moss,
Vulture,
19 Dec. 2024 -
As a young child, Johnson was fascinated by books.—
Calvin Tomkins,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
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Beautiful Art Deco buildings, characterized by their streamlined elegance and bold geometry, have enchanted cities worldwide for nearly a century.—
Maya Chawla,
Architectural Digest,
16 Dec. 2024
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The Royal Shakespeare Company enchanted on their Chicago return.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Dec. 2024
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The findings intrigued physicist Richard Taylor of the University of Oregon, whose work over the last 20 years includes analyzing fractal patterns in the paintings of Jackson Pollock.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
30 Dec. 2024
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As a bourbon reviewer who enjoys the flavor of spirits but has always been easily prone to hangovers, Eric Burke was intrigued.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Dec. 2024
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After years at 53rd Street and Harper Court it was held at Midway Plaisance Park near the University of Chicago campus.—
Rick Kogan,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Dec. 2024
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The chief executives of all three held a joint press conference in Tokyo.—
Kantaro Komiya,
The Tennessean,
24 Dec. 2024
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Multiple officers grabbed Kerley and attempted to take him to the ground.—
Zach Powell,
The Athletic,
4 Jan. 2025
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On their way out the door, Kinch grabbed the pistol and placed it in the console of his truck.—
Joshua Kaplan,
ProPublica,
4 Jan. 2025
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In another photo, the trio of ladies were immersed in conversation, as was Chalamet, and all four stars were smiling.—
Julia Moore,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
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Some tea bags release billions of tiny plastic particles when immersed in hot water, creating tea that can harm your health and increase your risk of cancer—but not all tea is equally as dangerous.—
Hatty Willmoth,
Newsweek,
3 Jan. 2025
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That slides into the date previously occupied by Matt Reeves The Batman sequel, which is currently untitled.—
Pamela McClintock,
The Hollywood Reporter,
27 Dec. 2024
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The century-old watchmaker stopped operations when the Soviets occupied East Germany post-WWII.—
Allen Farmelo,
Robb Report,
26 Dec. 2024
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Women clasped hands in ring dances.—
John Leland,
New York Times,
22 Dec. 2024
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Others clasped their hands in prayer.—
Abby Sewell,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Dec. 2024
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“Gripped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripped. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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