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
Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.
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John W. Davis, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Conservative upstart Newsmax grabbed audience share.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Qantas Airlines SpaceX may have grabbed the headlines last week.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Police records reportedly show that a burglar slipped inside the studio, grabbed activewear and got out in under three minutes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
So, Nitzany wrangled and grabbed the python while onlookers stood back and watched.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Someone grabbed another person’s phone on West Hamilton Avenue and threw it on the ground, shattering it.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for Los Angeles (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
John W. Davis, Oc Register, 18 June 2026
Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.
—Brandon Downs, CBS News, 18 June 2026
Conservative upstart Newsmax grabbed audience share.
—Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 18 June 2026
Qantas Airlines SpaceX may have grabbed the headlines last week.
—Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Police records reportedly show that a burglar slipped inside the studio, grabbed activewear and got out in under three minutes.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 17 June 2026
So, Nitzany wrangled and grabbed the python while onlookers stood back and watched.
—Dac Collins, Outdoor Life, 17 June 2026
Someone grabbed another person’s phone on West Hamilton Avenue and threw it on the ground, shattering it.
—Jake Richardson, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for Los Angeles (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.
—ABC News, 11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbed
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Armed men snatched a highly respected security expert earlier this week in one of the few places in the capital city of Haiti to be considered relatively safe.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
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By lunchtime, the majority of jerseys — of varying colors and sizes — had already been snatched up.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
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Aemond was named Prince Regent in the aftermath, and seized control of the Iron Throne while Aegon recovered.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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But in March, environmental authorities seized 550 head of cattle and issued 21 citations, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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The excitement has also caught the attention of tourists.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Satellite image captured on July 29, 2024, shows the Alexander Mountain fire near Loveland, Colorado.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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After turning heads with $600 boots at her husband, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s, swearing-in ceremony, Duwaji has once again captured the attention of the fashion-obsessed with a look inspired by the New York Knicks.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Verb
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Justin Ewing said the aircraft landed in a field adjacent to the airport and that a nearby roadway would be shut down as a precaution.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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No marquee case has landed yet.—
Dara-Abasi Ita,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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In North Texas’ first World Cup match since 1994, Japan got a late equalizer to battle to a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands on Sunday at AT&T Stadium.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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As the clock ticked down, Fox missed a 3-pointer and the Knicks got the rebound.—
Kyle Feldscher,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The streamer has also been doing a full-court Emmy campaign, boosted last week when the series snagged five TV Critics Association Awards nominations, tied with Heated Rivalry and Industry for the most of any program this year.—
Josef Adalian,
Vulture,
18 June 2026
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However, the special item can't be simply snagged in stores.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Grabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbed. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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