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
Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This observational series offers a gripping look at the unprecedented changes our world is currently undergoing.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Marc Short, then chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, also offers gripping insight into his former boss’ dangerous and precarious position.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
At a thousand-foot distance, The Rings of Power has the makings of a gripping adventure epic.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
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Starring Alex Wolff, Lewis Pullman and Halle Bailey, The Line is the gripping tale of the manipulations, toxic relationships and inevitable danger that thousands of students face every year in U.S. universities, by joining fraternities.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
This observational series offers a gripping look at the unprecedented changes our world is currently undergoing.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 22 Oct. 2024
Marc Short, then chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence, also offers gripping insight into his former boss’ dangerous and precarious position.
—Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 17 Sep. 2024
At a thousand-foot distance, The Rings of Power has the makings of a gripping adventure epic.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 29 Aug. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gripping
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This could well be a future classic as an introductory reference containing one of the brand’s most interesting modern innovations.Blake Buettner, Robb Report, 22 Nov. 2024
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After Gaetz’s Exit Today’s NYT Mini Crossword Clues And Answers For Friday, November 22nd Examples A very interesting example is Tim Höttges, the CEO of Deutsche Telekom AG.Susanne Mueller Zantop, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Invest in these technologies to make shopping more accessible and engaging.Gunjan Paliwal, Forbes, 26 Nov. 2024
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And Isa Condo-Olvera is quite engaging and lovely of voice as the character who undergoes the show’s greatest transformation, lovestruck stepsister Gabrielle.Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Nov. 2024
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And holding more casual discussions can trigger new ideas.Øyvind Forsbak, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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When the night’s at its blackest, this is for those who are holding the light, guiding the lost and pulling us through.Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 4 Oct. 2024
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One of the most intriguing dishes, ‘Pomodoro Strattu,’ is inspired by a 4,000 year-old recipe and combines roasted tomatoes with onions, fennel and capers.Alissa Fitzgerald, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Scientists and engineers are seeking novel ways to restore these fragile habitats, and one intriguing approach looks to underwater soundscapes.IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 20 Nov. 2024
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Looking ahead, its beer business should continue grabbing market share and its hard to imagine the wine-and-spirits unit getting much worse.Kevin Stankiewicz, CNBC, 3 Oct. 2024
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Wary of the media spotlight, Dan Wilks made fewer headline-grabbing campaign donations after that.Ava Kofman, ProPublica, 2 Oct. 2024
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But as the years wore on, the chance to turn this boxing story into a thrilling episodic series felt both obvious and exciting.Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
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New York’s thrilling 8-7 victory over Atlanta in the first game of a doubleheader, which needed to be played to make up games postponed due to Hurricane Helene last week, sent the Mets to the playoffs.Sean Gregory, TIME, 1 Oct. 2024
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As a young girl, actor and comedian Kate McKinnon loved nothing more than immersing herself in nature–finding toads, collecting bugs, and having innocent, mischievous adventures around her town.Mia Taylor, Parents, 4 Oct. 2024
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Immersion cooling is being explored as a potential future technology, going one step beyond today’s liquid cooling by immersing servers in inert liquids that carry even higher levels of heat away from the system.Steven Woo, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.Katie Hunt, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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For The Dispatch, Chris Stirewalt has written a fascinating article about Huey Long and his role in the Chaco War — a bit role, but very interesting to know about.Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 27 Nov. 2024
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