as in to snatch
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
don't grab my arm like that
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Recent Examples of grab
Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Easing in lets kids absorb the energy gradually, gives you time to find your seats, hit the bathroom and grab snacks or merch without missing the opening notes.
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Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Joe Marusak
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Chefs will keep the lounge’s location in mind, whipping up local specialties, while a hot and cold buffet station is always up for grabs.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
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Verb
On Saturday, grab local snacks at the Vermont Farmer’s Market.
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Jaclyn Greenberg,
Parents,
29 June 2026
Easing in lets kids absorb the energy gradually, gives you time to find your seats, hit the bathroom and grab snacks or merch without missing the opening notes.
—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 June 2026
Noun
The complex will be about 2 million square feet and include a 24-story, 385-room hotel, 4,300 slot machines, 100 table games and 11 restaurants, a marketplace with six venues, a café and a grab-and-go outlet.
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Joe Marusak
july 1,
Charlotte Observer,
1 July 2026
Chefs will keep the lounge’s location in mind, whipping up local specialties, while a hot and cold buffet station is always up for grabs.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab
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The Dutchman engaged in an intense duel with Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton on his way to snatch P2 and also fended off a late challenge from current championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
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The team continuously overcame double-digit fourth-quarter deficits to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat.
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Other alleged thefts included $84,000 from an I-95 southbound rest stop in Madison, $66,400 from an I-95 northbound rest stop in Branford and multiple hits in Darien totaling more than $177,000.
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The thefts occurred at eight ATMs, in the city of Milford and at rest stops in Fairfield, Branford, Madison and Darien.
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The party has focused on driving down consumer costs, seizing on what polling shows is deep dissatisfaction about the economy and worries about affordability.
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Councilmember Monica Rodriguez, who voted against the proposal in mid-June, voiced fears that the list of noncitizen voters would immediately be seized by federal immigration authorities.
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Former Kansas City Councilwoman Joanne Collins was 89 when she was dragged to the ground during a March 2025 purse snatching.
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Schuman now faces a felony count of robbery by sudden snatching in addition to three misdemeanors — one count of battery, one count of petit theft and one count of criminal mischief, court records show.
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Maxxine battled back, but Raquel caught a spinning kick attempt and stuck Maxxine with a Tejana Bomb for the win.
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Officers were stationed at exit routes, aimed at catching the participants.
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One thing everyone agrees on, though, is that airfare is likely to keep getting more expensive.
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And the research proves that this type of bias is only getting worse.
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Twin brothers Mike and Bob Bryan capture their fourth straight major with a 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 victory over Ivan Dodig and Marcelo Melo at Wimbledon.
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Surveillance cameras captured a person dressed in dark clothing on a nearby roof overlooking the courtyard less than ten minutes before the killing, prosecutors said in charging documents.
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Your unconventional ideas land better when people can experience them instead of only hearing about them.
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That lowers the chance of landing on a fake claim page built to steal your information.
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“Grab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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