FISTING Synonyms: 60 Similar and Opposite Words

fisting

verb

present participle of fist

as in clasping

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These feature the American Eagle on one side, clasping an oak branch in its talons.

— Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 20 July 2026
Their logo is an osprey, clasping a baseball bat in its talons.

— Alanis Thames, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

Definition of clasping

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The case has become a national cultural fixation and a social media spectacle, gripping and dividing spectators well beyond the Massachusetts courtroom where the 36-year-old mother is charged with killing her three young children.

— Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 29 Aug. 2026
Fundamentals like gripping the football properly to prevent fumbles, or tackling and lowering your hips to wrap up and drive a player rather than using shoulder pads or lowering the head, which put players at risk for neck and head injuries.

— Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of gripping

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Garcia lends the whole song theater-kid interpretation, essentially acting out the lyrics in pantomime, grasping out in front of her, clutching her face.

— Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 25 Aug. 2026
Austin appeared to be clutching at his right knee while on the ground, clearly in a lot of pain.

— Dan Duggan, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of clutching

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The staff is also quick to offer assistance in securing a reservation for dinner at Matilda or booking the wellness room, which has an infrared sauna facing the mountains and a small area with workout equipment.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
During the quarter, the company made its Okta for AI Agents tool for managing and securing agents available to all customers.

— Samantha Subin, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of securing

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Brown’s ability to hammer Husted on this issue is alarming Republican operatives, who see a Husted victory as crucial to holding a majority in the Senate.

— Dan Kaufman, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
The Ross Fire burning west of Fort Worth in Palo Pinto County appears to be holding steady at around 85,000 acres and 26% containment Friday, according to Texas A&M Forest Service officials.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

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