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
Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 June 2025
The result is a gripping, propulsive journey into the nuclear heart of what might have been.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
From emotionally gripping shorts to sweeping documentaries, day one was an exploration of identity, imagination, and impact.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 July 2025
Fast-paced, gripping and featuring an unforgettable cast of characters, from high society women to a musical con artist, this one had our staff frantically Googling every character's backstory.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 July 2025
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Adjective
Tell Me Lies is based on the 2018 novel by Carola Lovering
The Hulu show's season 2 ended in October 2024
The series recently announced new cast additions for season 3
Tell Me Lies' gripping and twisty storylines aren't ending yet.
—Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 15 June 2025
The result is a gripping, propulsive journey into the nuclear heart of what might have been.
—Gabrielle Bellot, Literary Hub, 8 July 2025
From emotionally gripping shorts to sweeping documentaries, day one was an exploration of identity, imagination, and impact.
—Shelby Stewart, Essence, 6 July 2025
Fast-paced, gripping and featuring an unforgettable cast of characters, from high society women to a musical con artist, this one had our staff frantically Googling every character's backstory.
—Lizz Schumer, People.com, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gripping
Adjective
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With the season around the corner, these are the 10 most interesting Irish players to track during camp.—
Pete Sampson,
New York Times,
28 July 2025
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Perhaps the most interesting part of the sale is that Bezos has typically done this to direct more capital to other endeavors.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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Another wall had an engaging ethnographic, floor to ceiling video take on all the ways people use bathrooms (brushing their teeth, putting on make-up, diapering their kids).—
Michelle Greenwald,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Having Grok around will hopefully make your drive more engaging.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
26 July 2025
Verb
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Again, this man has been holding onto so much, and things have just been compacted for him.—
Katcy Stephan,
Variety,
22 Mar. 2025
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This tiny spot has everything needed for relaxation—a pair of Adirondack chairs to lean back and reflect on the day and a tiny table for holding drinks and snacks.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
22 Mar. 2025
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The slot corner position is one of the more intriguing position battles to watch this summer, as Ohio State could go in a number of directions.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
30 July 2025
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The free-agent market is pretty empty on worthwhile upgrades, so trading for a younger linebacker (read: under 30) with an intriguing pedigree would be ideal.—
Mike Kaye
July 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 July 2025
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The White Sox, though, had other ideas, grabbing Smith with the first pick of the draft for $100,000.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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The Ravens believe in drafting corners every year, and the first-round selection of Nate Wiggins in 2024 won’t prevent them from grabbing another cornerback early.—
Jeff Zrebiec,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 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
Verb
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In between exploring Galicia’s storied cities, visitors should be sure to spend some time immersing themselves in the wilderness, with vast swathes of verdant forest to explore.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes.com,
13 Apr. 2025
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For example, the Kross Studio's Bat-Signal lamp illuminates, further immersing the collector into the universe of Gotham City and also conceals a dedicated space on his backside to safely store The Batman tourbillon or any other watch.—
Stéphane JG Girod,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hydrothermal vents are among the most fascinating and unusual environments on Earth.—
James F. Holden,
The Conversation,
21 July 2025
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Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more.—
Jacopo Prisco,
CNN Money,
21 July 2025
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“Gripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gripping. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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