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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According to researchers, because the gripping force is spread across a large contact area rather than concentrated at rigid fingertips, fragile objects are less likely to be damaged.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 29 July 2026
From finding the right gripping primer to applying a blurring foundation and cream eye shadow, read on for tips on how to create a natural-looking, but still long-lasting makeup look on older skin.

— Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 27 July 2026

Definition of gripping

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And undrafted guard Jaeden Roberts was carted off the field after going down and clutching his left leg during Saturday’s team drills.

— Brooks Kubena, New York Times, 2 Aug. 2026
The two figures, dressed in Delft blue and white costumes and each clutching a tulip, leaned toward one another for a kiss, in the style of pottery figurines that are a staple of tourist souvenir stores throughout the Netherlands.

— ABC News, ABC News, 1 Aug. 2026

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Catching the Brewers for the division title and securing a first-round bye to the NL Division Series would go a long way in setting up that October showdown.

— Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
Incumbent Kate Lynch retains seat Kate Lynch won the Democratic primary for Wyandotte County District Court judge, defeating a challenger and securing her sixth term on the bench.

— Cuyler Dunn, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

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In the video circulating on social media, a young woman holding a child is shoved in the face by an officer.

— Marvin Hurst, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
Pinching and holding both buds at the same time activates a new Audio Snapshot mode that records phone call audio or incoming sound and syncs it to the Nothing X app.

— Mark Knapp, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026

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