as in snatched
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 grabbed
He's also grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.
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Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
While the black demon pursued me, the boys dodged back and grabbed the nest.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
What grabbed my attention were the intriguing, foot-long violet flower clusters known as panicles hanging amidst the slender, dark green leaves.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Witnesses told police that the two students fought after Metcalf asked Anthony to move from under the Memorial High School tent at Kuykendall Stadium, and that Metcalf either pushed or grabbed Anthony before Anthony pulled a knife from his bag and stabbed Metcalf in the chest.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Dokken allegedly told authorities that her dog grabbed the steering wheel while trying to get a treat.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The apes eventually stacked the boxes and easily grabbed the reward.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The allegations grabbed a bigger spotlight when civil rights regulators at the state and federal level sued Tesla in separate cases in 2022 and 2023.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Andrew Greif, NBC news, 4 June 2026
Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2026
While the black demon pursued me, the boys dodged back and grabbed the nest.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
What grabbed my attention were the intriguing, foot-long violet flower clusters known as panicles hanging amidst the slender, dark green leaves.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 4 June 2026
Witnesses told police that the two students fought after Metcalf asked Anthony to move from under the Memorial High School tent at Kuykendall Stadium, and that Metcalf either pushed or grabbed Anthony before Anthony pulled a knife from his bag and stabbed Metcalf in the chest.
—Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 4 June 2026
Dokken allegedly told authorities that her dog grabbed the steering wheel while trying to get a treat.
—Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 4 June 2026
The apes eventually stacked the boxes and easily grabbed the reward.
—Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 4 June 2026
The allegations grabbed a bigger spotlight when civil rights regulators at the state and federal level sued Tesla in separate cases in 2022 and 2023.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbed
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Cleveland snatched an immediate 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first on back-to-back doubles by rookie leadoff hitter Travis Bazzana and star third baseman José Ramírez, but then Gray settled in and gave his team six innings of one-run ball on 92 pitches (58 for strikes).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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After an early goal by the Italian forward Moise Kean provided a period of optimism, Bosnia and Herzegovina tied the score in the seventy-ninth minute, then snatched victory in penalty kicks, sending the home crowd into jubilation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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Liliana Escobar made sure the Lions seized it.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During the search, police said investigators allegedly seized 30 grams worth of fentanyl pills, 12 grams of crack cocaine, several digital scales, a BB gun, and two 9mm rounds of ammunition.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2026
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Darryl Brown, a sergeant in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, was caught with the missing items after the photojournalist used a geo-tracking device to trace her missing gear to his home, the state’s attorney general said Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Yung-Shin Kung said that CTAs had captured the rally in precious metals, primarily silver and gold, at the beginning of the year, before switching to industrial metals that are poised to benefit from AI infrastructure investment and supply constraints caused by the Iran war.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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But generally speaking, did this seem like a concept album to you that was being captured?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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With the goal, Ijeh has landed on the scoresheet in three straight matches.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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James, 62, landed on the ballot through a petition process.—
Elliott Wenzler,
Denver Post,
31 May 2026
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Wembanyama scored 22 points, Julian Champagnie got 18 of his 20 off of three-pointers and the Spurs beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-103 on Saturday night — bucking heavy odds to win a Game 7 on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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The drama got even louder when a short sideline video started making the rounds on X.—
Dan Zaksheske OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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In the third, La Mirada used a single and two walks to load the bases with two outs but Escobar escaped when shortstop Angie Jimenez snagged a line drive.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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Made breathable and highly wearable — courtesy of that mesh fabric, next-generation eyestays, grippy sole, and construction that delivers gentle landings — the On Cloudsurfer Max Erewhon can be snagged in Ivory or Black.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
28 May 2026
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“Grabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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