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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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Fabio's prediction: Carrick seems to have the knack of clawing a win even when United are not playing great.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Shares of Super Micro Computer were up 5% midday Monday, clawing back some of the losses incurred last week after co-founder Wally Liaw was indicted for alleged export-control violations.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 23, 2026

Shares were clawing back losses from the previous session after closing down 5.7% on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

If anything proves the market value of seemingly worthless ephemera, Walker added, it’s fans clawing for printed set lists at the end of a concert.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026

The ogres stopped clawing and biting and pounding and lunging and kicking and looked at me trustfully.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine