money grab
noun
plural money grabs
: the greedy pursuit of an opportunity for making money especially when done without regard for ethics, concerns, or consequences : cash grab
If he had sold out and made a money grab, much of what he stands for would have been diminished.—
Dan Pompei
Dan Pompei… this action appears to be nothing more than a profit-motivated money grab at the expense of important healthcare services our community depends on …—Kerry D. Goff, quoted in The Vicksburg (Mississippi) Post
Kerry D. Goff, quoted in The Vicksburg (Mississippi) Post
also
: something (such as a product or service) used for a money grab
The movie was a blatant money grab targeted at young kids and their parents … —Matthew Fernandez
Matthew Fernandez To keep the navigation on the car, you're going to have to pay … a monthly fee. For my bet, it's a money grab and if they can generate additional revenue, then more power to them. —Will Lindley, quoted in The Detroit Free Press
Will Lindley, quoted in The Detroit Free Press Farewell tours are a money grab, sure, but there's also something to the idea of letting bands and fans say goodbye to each other … —Adam Graham
Adam Graham Examples of money grab in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
The money grab by the NBA, which signed an 11-year deal with Prime Video, isn’t worth it if the network can’t telecast a game without technical difficulties.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
This is a big reason for the ongoing money grabs such as the garbage fees and Balboa Park parking fees.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Critics, meanwhile, call Florida’s speed-camera law a money grab made possible through lobbying by camera operators that share the violation revenue with local governments and the state.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
My electricity use has not changed over this period, so the increases are simply money grabs — and for what reason?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
But, in general, there’s a sense that follow-up films are money grabs.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
People want to know if these founders are just slapping their names on bottles as an easy money grab and or as a way to stay relevant in the ever-shifting media landscape.
—Akili King, Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
Californians should turn towards solutions promoting a healthy economy and reject this special interest money grab.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
This is nothing but a $77 million money grab scam.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
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Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 19 Apr. 2026
This is a big reason for the ongoing money grabs such as the garbage fees and Balboa Park parking fees.
—U T Readers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
Critics, meanwhile, call Florida’s speed-camera law a money grab made possible through lobbying by camera operators that share the violation revenue with local governments and the state.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 25 Mar. 2026
My electricity use has not changed over this period, so the increases are simply money grabs — and for what reason?
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 11 Feb. 2026
But, in general, there’s a sense that follow-up films are money grabs.
—Brent Lang, Variety, 22 Jan. 2026
People want to know if these founders are just slapping their names on bottles as an easy money grab and or as a way to stay relevant in the ever-shifting media landscape.
—Akili King, Essence, 14 Jan. 2026
Californians should turn towards solutions promoting a healthy economy and reject this special interest money grab.
—Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 11 Jan. 2026
This is nothing but a $77 million money grab scam.
—CBS News, 29 Dec. 2025
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“Money grab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/money%20grab. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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