as in to snatch
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 grab
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The officer grabbed the sweatshirt, which Fawn says was taken into evidence.
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Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Nick Harris
june 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
There are more than 500 other deals also up for grabs.
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Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Verb
Types of sets Variety sets of pool dive toys include different shapes and sizes, some of which are more challenging to grab or locate than others.
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Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
22 June 2026
The officer grabbed the sweatshirt, which Fawn says was taken into evidence.
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Veronica Fulton,
NBC news,
22 June 2026
Noun
The other outside job is up for grabs.
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Nick Harris
june 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 June 2026
There are more than 500 other deals also up for grabs.
—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab
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The Maple Leafs snatched up high-scoring Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh, a pending free agent, in a sign-and-trade for a fifth-round pick.
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Miles helped the Lynx (11-3) make a strong push for a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup championship, but the Las Vegas Aces snatched the final spot against the New York Liberty with a victory over Phoenix on Wednesday night.
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Residents say their reports of the theft — like their complaints of other crimes — go unheeded because their 2-year-old apartment building lies in a law enforcement no man’s land where no police agency has the power or resources to investigate and prosecute run-of-the-mill crime.
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The Travelon Anti-theft Classic Crossbody Bag, which is built with pickpocket-proof features to keep your valuables protected, is also on sale for 56 percent off, bringing its price down to just $34.
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Hilton, running on a platform of affordability and lowering taxes, has seized on the sentiment, casting health coverage for immigrants without legal status as deeply unfair and a direct threat to the state’s ability to help citizens.
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So far this year, 17 tons of illicit drugs, mostly cocaine, have been seized in the Pacific region – more than three times the total across the whole of last year, according to the Australian Federal Police.
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Former Kansas City Councilwoman Joanne Collins was 89 when she was dragged to the ground during a March 2025 purse snatching.
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Schuman now faces a felony count of robbery by sudden snatching in addition to three misdemeanors — one count of battery, one count of petit theft and one count of criminal mischief, court records show.
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Bass’ absence from the city soon caught the eye of right-wingers, with Spencer Pratt, who ran against her in the nonpartisan primary election, and Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, among those critiquing her.
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Prefab kits and plug-in infrared units have brought entry prices lower than most people expect, though hidden costs like electrical upgrades and ventilation still catch buyers off guard.
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The Property Brothers star, 48, got candid about previously letting his work bleed too much into his home life, to the point where his 4-year-old son, Parker, started noticing.
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The small island nation off the western coast of Africa, which is making its debut on soccer’s grandest stage, already held 2010 champion Spain to a 0-0 draw and then came from behind to get a 2-2 result against Uruguay.
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Night is falling in Altadena as bats circle, peacocks wail and photographer Kevin Cooley tries to capture what’s left of a tree.
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The new glasses can play music, translate languages and answer questions about a person’s surroundings by capturing images with the glasses’ cameras, like Meta’s Ray-Ban and Oakley glasses.
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The West Milford Police Department said emergency responders were sent to Green Turtle Lake for a report of a small jet that landed in the water.
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Lawhon’s works of historical fiction have landed her on The New York Times bestseller list; her books have been translated into more than 30 languages.
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“Grab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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