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gripping

[grip-ing] / ˈgrɪp ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
absorbing
Synonyms
STRONGEST
captivating engrossing enthralling exciting fascinating interesting intriguing riveting spellbinding
STRONG
arresting consuming monopolizing preoccupying
Antonyms
STRONGEST
boring repulsive unexciting uninteresting unstimulating

Example Sentences

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Two teams fancied to challenge for the title this season produced a gripping day's entertainment as Surrey recovered from their early disarray to be all out for 328 in the last over of the day.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

With war gripping the Middle East and fuel prices soaring, Guterres said the world should heed the alarm call.

From Barron's • Mar. 23, 2026

See: A luxury ‘phobia’ is gripping these consumers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 18, 2026

They practically melted in my mouth, pulling me back to childhood grocery store aisles, gripping a box of O’Ryan’s and begging my mom to bring them home.

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

Maybe that was because she was gripping it so tight.

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack