grip
noun
the act of grasping; a seizing and holding fast; firm grasp.
is gripping
-
present progressiveof grip (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Eclipse fever is gripping the country, with the type of glasses certified to safely view the Sun hard to find in some places.
From Barron's ● Aug. 11, 2026
In Navarrette’s hands, this push-pull between good and spiritual evil is gripping.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
See: A luxury ‘phobia’ is gripping these consumers.
From MarketWatch ● Mar. 18, 2026
Famine is gripping camps of displaced people in the city and other areas of Sudan, according to the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, a group of international experts that analyze hunger crises.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
Perfect happiness is: gripping the bottom of a rolling chair with both hands, while Cal Price pushes me down the hall in a full-on run.
From "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli
