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
Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
The taut, real-life tale plays as both a solid, gripping piece of old-fashioned movie-making and an insightful probing of the ways that obsession can twist up a man for good or evil.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes also star in a gripping tale that brings fresh characters while revisiting past horrors.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Inspired by true events that took place in Belfast in December 2004, No Ordinary Heist weaves a gripping fictional tale of two bank employees thrust into a chilling scheme.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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From hilarious comedies to gripping dramas, these shows are redefining representation and delivering must-see moments this year.
—Okla Jones, Essence, 14 Dec. 2024
The taut, real-life tale plays as both a solid, gripping piece of old-fashioned movie-making and an insightful probing of the ways that obsession can twist up a man for good or evil.
—Ew Staff, EW.com, 11 Dec. 2024
Jodie Comer and Ralph Fiennes also star in a gripping tale that brings fresh characters while revisiting past horrors.
—Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024
Inspired by true events that took place in Belfast in December 2004, No Ordinary Heist weaves a gripping fictional tale of two bank employees thrust into a chilling scheme.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gripping
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However, the puzzles are rarely straightforward, using homophones and wordplay, among other techniques, to keep things interesting.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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Storks Are Fascinating Beyond Their Brood Reducing Ways Despite their ruthless parenting, storks are fascinating creatures with other interesting traits.Scott Travers, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Studies show that consumers are significantly more likely to trust a recommendation from an influencer over a brand ad, as influencers act as relatable, authentic and engaging advocates.Deepak Bansal, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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Isabelle Phaneuf-Cyr, Rémy Huberdeau, Catherine Legault A luminous and engaging portrait of young non-binary trans photographer Laurence Philomène, one of the most original and inspiring voices of their generation and an LGBTQ+ community icon.Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 19 Dec. 2024
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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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This series finale feels like the end of a chapter, but leaves enough intriguing loose ends to keep the possibility of a spin-off alive.Richard Edwards, Space.com, 19 Dec. 2024
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Cody Williams of FanSided recently predicted the Astros would look to sign an intriguing option.Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 19 Dec. 2024
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Rookie defensive tackle Byron Murphy II’s sack on the next snap was negated by a penalty for grabbing the quarterback’s face mask.Michael-Shawn Dugar, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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The headline-grabbing protests could also inspire some workers to organize unions at new facilities, posing a future threat to the company's distribution network -- but the protesters appear far from attaining the scale necessary for such impact, the experts said.Max Zahn, ABC News, 23 Dec. 2024
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Equally thrilling for the faithful will be photo evidence of George and Andrew going caroling in disguise.Kim Willis, USA TODAY, 24 Dec. 2024
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Ice canoeing is a thrilling winter activity unique to the province, combining canoeing with the challenges of frozen rivers and icy terrain.Sandra MacGregor, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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For one special day, these children and their families set their worries aside, immersing themselves in the magic of the season and the warm embrace of their local community.Melissa Noel, Essence, 19 Dec. 2024
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Some start immersing themselves in the reason for the cinematic season the day after Halloween, others at Thanksgiving, and the rest as soon as the calendar tips into December.Simon Thompson, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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How the club manages its goaltending split with all of this in mind promises to be fascinating.Thomas Drance, The Athletic, 30 Dec. 2024
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Foster called Romney a fascinating character who had power in his voice, and who could fire up his dealers.Eric D. Lawrence, Detroit Free Press, 30 Dec. 2024
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“Gripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripping. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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