Synonyms of grabbed

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snatched
• seized
• caught
• captured
• landed
• got
• snagged
• nabbed
• trapped
• hooked
• corralled
• snared
• netted
• clutched
• bagged
• grasped
• rapped
• snapped (up)
• took hold (of)
• grappled
• nailed
• copped
• held
• collared
• arrested
• glommed
• gripped
• secured
• kidnapped
• nobbled
• apprehended
• roped
• detained
• clasped
• gloved
• cornered
• lassoed
• abducted
• fisted
• wrested
• fastened (on)
• haltered
• ensnared
• rent
• entrapped
• latched (on or onto)
• meshed
• entangled
• enmeshed
• bayed
• spirited (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• released
• discharged
• dropped
• freed
• liberated
• loosened
• unhanded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grabbed

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

The former center grabbed headlines in March for commenting on a Rangers loss that coincided with the team’s Pride Night celebration. — Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 22 Oct. 2026

Rudy Gobert grabbed 15 rebounds, and Edwards had 10 for Minnesota, which outscored Miami 63-24 on 3-pointers and outrebounded the Heat 52-34. — CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026

One of the people grabbed a gun and almost did something very dangerous. — Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 21 Oct. 2026

Stokes also grabbed nine rebounds, dished four assists, committed three turnovers and came up with a key steal late while playing 31 minutes. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2026

Patterson's wife told police that the former return specialist grabbed her hair and left arm, leaving her fearing for her children's and her own safety, TMZ reported, citing an arrest warrant. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 21 Oct. 2026

The little girl would later tell officers that her brother grabbed the knife and threw it at her, the blade hitting her chest. — Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 15 Oct. 2026

While the flagship $299 HomeView smart display grabbed plenty of early headlines, the real story lies in the new Apple Home Collection—a versatile suite of accessories built in partnership with LG and Schneider Electric. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026