fist

verb

Definition of fistnext
as in to grip

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  1. grip
  2. clasp
  3. grasp
  4. clutch
  5. secure
  6. hold
  7. corner
  8. rend
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  • And the dynamic in the candidates’ race to capture swing voters reflects the national debate gripping both parties about how moderate to be.
    — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • If presented with something to grip, even unconsciously, many jaws will.
    — Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of grip
Verb
  • Embiid appeared to wonder during the national anthem where the Knicks' championship banner was hanging in the rafters as James sat nearby on the bench with his head bowed and hands clasped.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The upshot of this is that George, who works the room in a sharp gray suit, a few tattoos peeking out, has plenty of opportunities to charismatically make things right, shaking hands and clasping shoulders and sending over lull-filling drinks.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2026
Definition of clasp
Verb
  • Only Rabe, as the black sheep Brooke, struggles to grasp her careening character.
    — Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Five-star match to Wrestling Observer were more like four [star] to anybody else, but to truly grasp the ear of multiple listeners, critics, fans and non-fans is tough.
    — Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of grasp
Verb
  • The doctor wears a Star of David necklace and, in a pivotal scene in the show’s first season, clutches it while reciting the Shema, a central Jewish prayer, during an emotional crisis.
    — Andrew Silow-Carroll, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026
  • A little boy sitting quietly, clutching a photocopy of his mother’s ID card.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of clutch
Verb
  • Adding to the uncertainty, Israel's election appeared headed for a political stalemate, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger, Gadi Eisenkot, securing a clear path to a governing majority.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The exit polls suggested his opponents — led by Netanyahu’s chief rival, Gadi Eisenkot, who also rallied exuberant supporters in Tel Aviv early on Wednesday — could secure a solid majority in the next parliament.
    — Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of secure
Verb
  • Until now, Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele has insisted the men were still alive and being held by gangs.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 25 Oct. 2026
  • The Boise State defense also produced a turnover-on-downs in the final minutes, batting away several shots at the end zone to hold the Cougars to 10 points.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of hold
Verb
  • Air Global is primed to corner the tobacco industry, according to Roth Capital.
    — Paulina Likos, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Titans corner Cor’Dale Flott (quad), the former Giant, and backup running back Tyjae Spears (ankle) are both questionable.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of corner
Verb
  • Two rising stars could land their first Oscar nominations this award season for heart-rending performances.
    — Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Through four series, Spartacus encounters brutal battles, heart-rending betrayals, and more.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rend
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