grope
verb (used without object)
to feel about with the hands; feel one's way.
groped
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past participleof grope.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof grope.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
gropeverb (used without object)to feel about with the hands; feel one's way.
Example Sentences
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At the same time they groped for a way to put their passion for ballet to temporary use.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026
The board groped its way through early decisions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 11, 2026
A Loudoun County jury found former superintendent Scott Ziegler guilty of unlawfully discharging a teacher who reported being repeatedly groped by a student.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 29, 2023
But he faced calls for his resignation from Holcomb and many other state Republican leaders after allegations became public that he groped the women during a 2018 party at an Indianapolis bar.
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 10, 2023
He groped with his two tied hands at his throat, and unclasped the brooch of his cloak.
From "The Two Towers" by J. R. R. Tolkien
