nabbed; nabbing
Examples of nab in a Sentence
We nabbed seats in the front row of the theater.
the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape
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Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 17 Feb. 2026
In Colorado, where Johnston and police chiefs have cited the cameras’ assistance in nabbing criminals, the technology has also led to wrongful accusations of crimes.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 16 Feb. 2026
The Centurions have nabbed the Foothill League title and a playoff win, feats that eluded the program for over five years.
—Justin Vigil Zuniga, Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
How did Brignone nab her second gold medal of these Olympic Games?
—Sean Nevin, NBC news, 15 Feb. 2026
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nab. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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nab
verb
nabbed; nabbing
1
: to seize and take into custody : arrest
2
: to seize suddenly
especially
: steal entry 1 sense 2a
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