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
Javonte Green missed a potential tying 3-point try and Paul Reed grabbed the rebound, but committed Detroit's 25th turnover.
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CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Carolyn Collins scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Mya Korpal had 15 points as Winchester came back to defeat Reading 54-53 in Middlesex League play.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
East Potomac Links, Rock Creek Park and Langston were grabbed.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Horford scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds in 16 minutes on Friday night.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Taylor made 6 of 14 shots and grabbed 9 rebounds in 24 minutes of action for UAPB (4-9, 1-2), which had dropped its first two SWAC games.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
The article noted Carroll grabbed Lillis and brought her back to shore, at which point the extent of the injuries became apparent.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
But like de Blasio did 12 years earlier, Mamdani identified the growing crisis of unaffordability as the city's most pressing problem and grabbed attention − especially from the young and online − by promising to address it.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Jared Luecke grabbed a crowbar and knife from his bedroom, court records said.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
Carolyn Collins scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Mya Korpal had 15 points as Winchester came back to defeat Reading 54-53 in Middlesex League play.
—Tyler McManus, Boston Herald, 10 Jan. 2026
East Potomac Links, Rock Creek Park and Langston were grabbed.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2026
Horford scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds in 16 minutes on Friday night.
—Nick Friedell, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
Taylor made 6 of 14 shots and grabbed 9 rebounds in 24 minutes of action for UAPB (4-9, 1-2), which had dropped its first two SWAC games.
—Erick Taylor, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
The article noted Carroll grabbed Lillis and brought her back to shore, at which point the extent of the injuries became apparent.
—Forum News Service, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
But like de Blasio did 12 years earlier, Mamdani identified the growing crisis of unaffordability as the city's most pressing problem and grabbed attention − especially from the young and online − by promising to address it.
—Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
Jared Luecke grabbed a crowbar and knife from his bedroom, court records said.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbed
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Then Barnes snatched all three points with the latest winning goal in a Premier League game Opta has on record (since 2006-07).—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The dictator who imprisoned and tortured Venezuelan politicians, activists, and ordinary people was snatched from his bed and put on an American plane with his wife, Cilia Flores.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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The London punk rebels seized the revolutionary spirit of 1977 with their raw manifesto The Clash, then refined their sound with the flawed Give ‘Em Enough Rope.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
9 Nov. 2025
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Government security forces seized 1,764 tonnes of cocaine between August 2022 and November 2024, followed by a further 601 tonnes between January and August 2025.—
Gustavo Petro,
Time,
9 Nov. 2025
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Boasting over 1,300 five-star ratings, this foldable cushion caught my attention because it can be used for lower back pain, too.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Jan. 2026
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Our country just invaded Venezuela and captured its president, who admittedly was a bad guy.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
9 Jan. 2026
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The 37-year-old mother's death was captured on multiple bystander videos.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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This price for the complex of 149 apartments is perched on the high side of per-unit values of South Bay residential hubs that have landed new owners lately.—
George Avalos,
Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Absent a complete screening, Jackson may not have landed on a final decision as to a plea, though the default is to plead not guilty.—
Winston Cho,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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By 1996, Joe broke through in commercial work and got into television.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
7 Jan. 2026
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Multiple King of Fire, which got its start as a food truck and expanded to a permanent space in uptown Charlotte, plans to open a 3,484-square-foot space at CrossRidge Center across the border in Indian Land, South Carolina.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
7 Jan. 2026
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The duo each ran for two touchdowns, and Stevenson also snagged MVP-candidate Drake Maye’s lone touchdown pass of the afternoon.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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The actor snagged a nod in the Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television category this year.—
Brenton Blanchet,
PEOPLE,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Grabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbed. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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