as in grabbing
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
the manager glommed the shoplifter just as she was about to bolt out of the store
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Recent Examples of glomming
That is what everyone is glomming onto as this is the dividing line between too expensive and cheap enough to encourage people to give it a shot.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Schumaker seemed to put a lot of weight into Gore glomming onto the duo in Surprise.
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Sportsday Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
But the filmmakers’ motivations for glomming on to Ed are depicted as being noble.
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Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
Schumaker seemed to put a lot of weight into Gore glomming onto the duo in Surprise.
—
Sportsday Staff,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
But the filmmakers’ motivations for glomming on to Ed are depicted as being noble.
—
Judy Berman,
Time,
6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for glomming
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The video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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According to Sangrio, the video appears to show Matthew Cox, O'Toole's then-attendant, striking the 60-year-old with a broom, punching him and grabbing him by the neck.
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Residents and visitors line downtown streets waving flags, children scramble for the best candy-catching spots along the parade route, and families spend the day enjoying pancake breakfasts, baseball and an evening fireworks show.
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Rushing’s injury could have suddenly put the Dodgers’ catching situation in a precarious position.
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Hezbollah and Israel went to war shortly after the outbreak of the wider conflict, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at civilian communities in northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon.
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Federal immigration agents were seizing people across the city.
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Heim, the 2024 truck series champion who will move full time into Cup next season with 23XI Racing, led the final three laps after snatching first from teammate Tyler Reddick.
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Qatar trailed for more than 70 minutes against Switzerland before snatching its draw with a 94th-minute goal from Miro Muheim.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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With her mother capturing the encounter on camera, Myah recently came face-to-face with the unexpected visitor in her Riverside Park neighborhood.
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“Glomming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glomming. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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