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clawing

VERB

using sharp nail

Synonyms

STRONGEST

dig rip scratch

STRONG

break graze hurt itch lacerate mangle maul open scrabble scrap scrape tear

Antonyms

STRONG

agree cure fix heal help hide mend wait

Example Sentences

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At 5-2 down, Gauff saved two set points before clawing her way back to level at 5-5, but lost the tie-break as unforced errors and double faults punctuated her game.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

Google Gemini spent the past year clawing its way to a seat at the table alongside OpenAI and Anthropic, but its cutting-edge reputation is facing challenges today.

From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026

The rupee was last trading at 95.6075 to the dollar, clawing back some ground after hitting another record low on Tuesday.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

JetBlue Airways rose 2.7%, clawing back some losses after closing down 6.2% on Monday.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

Faris and Julius lurch to their feet, I shove away from Marcus, and Helene stops clawing at her face.

From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir