GRABBED Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

grabbed

verb

past tense of grab

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 And when Buzelis grabbed that pass out of the air, double-clutching on his way to a dunk, the Bulls could hear for a moment the tune of a new future for this team. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026 Woodman also alleged that Andreatta grabbed Pagano’s hand and wrist. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Given how many venal tech billionaires have grabbed our attention over the last several years, you’d be forgiven for having only a hazy memory of Sam Bankman-Fried. — Joy Press, Vanity Fair, 28 Oct. 2026 According to officials, Nelson Clements was pulling his truck out of her driveway when his wife grabbed onto the door handle. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 In the replica Times Square, building-sized screens cast windows of light as people grabbed elaborate drinks made with iced tea, coffee or hibiscus. — Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026 One of the most memorable moments happened when Erivo jumped into action after a man grabbed Grande on the red carpet in Singapore. — Mya Copeland, Variety, 28 Oct. 2026 Reese scored 30 points and grabbed 16 rebounds in Game 2, then followed with another double-double in Game 3. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 28 Oct. 2026 Nantz tried to knock the ball from Watt, but hit his wrist hard on the football and immediately grabbed his hand. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

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But the lid on the rim finally opened for the Dream’s star duo of Angel Reese and Allisha Gray, and Atlanta eventually snatched the lead and went into the second quarter with a two-point cushion.

— Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
In broad daylight, two teenage boys snatched our trick-or-treat bags from our hands and ran.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of snatched

Verb

Authorities also blocked all of the paper’s online platforms, seized its printing house and revoked its media registration.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026
Italian authorities seized the sailboats, and the activists were reported to prosecutors for allegedly disrupting a public service.

— Asra Q. Nomani, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of seized

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The peptide business has caught the attention of major telehealth providers, including Hims & Hers, which recently announced plans to offer wellness peptides once the government changed its policy.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Oct. 2026
Jordan Clarkson caught Buddy Hield overcorrecting at the arc and took a straight-line drive to the basket.

— Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of caught

Verb

Since no party has ever captured a parliamentary majority on its own, party leaders must agree to come together in a governing coalition.

— Giovanna Dell'Orto, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
Along the way, the former leaders of the AI trade, captured in the iShares AI Innovation ETF, have collapsed by 35 percentage points relative to the equal-weight S&P 500, then regained half the loss, then gave up most of that bounce.

— Michael Santoli, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of captured

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Punter Brunno Reus was only needed twice, but both his punts were under 35 yards and landed out of bounds in Arkansas territory.

— PJ Green November 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Nov. 2026
Press Taylor wasn’t positive what was up and then found out the Bears indeed had landed Simmons.

— Brad Biggs, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of landed

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To add to it, backup running back Tyler Goodson got his most burn as a Cowboy, rushing for 38 yards on 10 carries.

— Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Oct. 2026
It's got a set of pedals, as well as a twist-throttle on the right bar, controlling a 750-W nominal, 1,310-W peak, 85-Nm (63-lb-ft) electric motor between the rear wheels.

— Loz Blain October 26, New Atlas, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of got

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While our routines would be nothing without the brand’s incomparable brow lineup—ArchiBrow Pencil even snagged a Best of Beauty win this year—we’d be remiss not to give the eye shadow palettes their flowers, too.

— Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026
Police are investigating after thieves snagged cases of frozen snow crab in a cargo heist in Philadelphia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026

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