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
Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Morris Chestnut is taking on one of his most complex roles yet in WATSON, a fresh and gripping take on the Sherlock Holmes mythology.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Both were hugely original, while retaining their source’s twisted, gripping and intensely moving provocations.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
Exuding a serene drama, Simpson’s paintings of meteorites are the most gripping part of the exhibition.
—Zoë Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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These themes make The Breakthrough not just a gripping crime drama but also a thought-provoking look at the future of criminal investigations.
—Isabella Wandermurem, TIME, 10 Jan. 2025
Morris Chestnut is taking on one of his most complex roles yet in WATSON, a fresh and gripping take on the Sherlock Holmes mythology.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 7 Feb. 2025
Both were hugely original, while retaining their source’s twisted, gripping and intensely moving provocations.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Feb. 2025
Exuding a serene drama, Simpson’s paintings of meteorites are the most gripping part of the exhibition.
—Zoë Hopkins, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gripping
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Perhaps the most interesting detail came from Alonso, the only active F1 driver to attend an F1 ‘legends’ dinner held in London on Monday night.—
Luke Smith,
The Athletic,
22 Feb. 2025
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What is interesting about this minority ownership stake being sold, apart from the benefactors being able to land a portion of one of the biggest teams in the NFL, is the 49ers are also interested in using the sale to acquire a stake in a soccer club.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
22 Feb. 2025
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In her engaging, candid book, Leite recounts her experience working as a prostitute in the brothels of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro and her eventual transformation into a social activist.—
Foreign Affairs,
Foreign Affairs,
25 Feb. 2025
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That’s tremendously engaging, but humbling as well.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes,
24 Feb. 2025
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Shakespeare, affectionately known as ‘Two Balls Shakey’ because of his penchant for holding a ball under each arm in training and during warm-up drills, contributed hugely to two promotions from League One in 2009 and the Championship in 2014, the great escape of 2015 and the 5000-1 title success.—
Rob Tanner,
The Athletic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Waterproof mascaras rely on film-forming copolymers, which help with flexibility, holding the eyelash's curl, and boosting temperature resistance.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
24 Dec. 2024
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Here, the film starts to pivot in intriguing ways, as Yehuda practically experiences real-time whiplash.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
24 Feb. 2025
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There’s an argument to make for and against each center fielder, which makes this position battle the most intriguing in camp.—
Katie Woo,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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But those are just two headline-grabbing crimes.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
5 Jan. 2025
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Allen — who has steadily received more playing time as the season has progressed based on his defense but has also shown flashes offensively and has displayed solid free-throw shooting — played the best of the bunch, scoring nine points in 22 minutes of play and grabbing five rebounds.—
Grant Salsman,
Kansas City Star,
5 Jan. 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
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Jackson Hole neighbors Grand Teton National Park, where experienced adventurers have been immersing themselves in nature for decades.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
6 Jan. 2025
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There are no heroes here, just Kidman fully immersing herself in a character for whom every action is an attack, for whom every word is a wheeze, and for whom every movement looks labored.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
3 Jan. 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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There’s a wealth of fascinating bird species that can be found all across its boundaries, and while birdwatching destinations span from Lytle Ranch to the Idaho border, few sites can match the splendor of the Great Salt Lake.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Gripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripping. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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