as in snatching
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 grabbing
The best know how to play through grabbing or shoving of various degrees.
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Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Wembanyama finished Game 6 with 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The footage also showed Shadduck grabbing the railing to her steps and shaking it with both hands, the report states, adding that deputies found two bloody handprints on the railing.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The crewneck top features a relaxed fit, and it’s paired with an A-line skort for a sporty-but-sleek feel that works equally well for travel days or grabbing lunch with friends.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
On its own, that might sound like another attention-grabbing auction headline in an art market that increasingly runs on spectacle.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
The Secret Fool-Proof Method That Works Every Time My mom says that the first step of her fool-proof method is grabbing your bath rugs, shower curtain, and liner, and tossing them into the washer immediately.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
Consider grabbing a set of packing cubes, which are great for packing for vacation and storing and organizing items at home.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
The Vanity Fair party was really memorable — grabbing a burger next to Steven Spielberg.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 29 May 2026
Wembanyama finished Game 6 with 28 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
—Devon Henderson, New York Times, 29 May 2026
The footage also showed Shadduck grabbing the railing to her steps and shaking it with both hands, the report states, adding that deputies found two bloody handprints on the railing.
—David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
The crewneck top features a relaxed fit, and it’s paired with an A-line skort for a sporty-but-sleek feel that works equally well for travel days or grabbing lunch with friends.
—Aashna Gheewalla, PEOPLE, 28 May 2026
On its own, that might sound like another attention-grabbing auction headline in an art market that increasingly runs on spectacle.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 28 May 2026
The Secret Fool-Proof Method That Works Every Time My mom says that the first step of her fool-proof method is grabbing your bath rugs, shower curtain, and liner, and tossing them into the washer immediately.
—Aliyah Rodriguez, The Spruce, 27 May 2026
Consider grabbing a set of packing cubes, which are great for packing for vacation and storing and organizing items at home.
—Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 May 2026
The Vanity Fair party was really memorable — grabbing a burger next to Steven Spielberg.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 20 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbing
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She was booked and charged with two counts of battery, robbery by snatching and criminal mischief.—
Colson Thayer,
PEOPLE,
3 June 2026
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Five people were arrested last week after a months-long investigation into a series of chain-snatching robberies in San Francisco, police said on Wednesday.—
Kassia Bonesteel,
CBS News,
27 May 2026
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Survivors describe squeezing through treacherous tunnels and seizing a brief drop in water levels to walk out, as tearful scenes greeted their emergence and uncertainty lingers over the missing pair.—
Jintamas Saksornchai,
Los Angeles Times,
31 May 2026
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In recent years, the Houthis have demonstrated their ability to disrupt maritime navigation near Bab al-Mandeb by attacking, seizing and sinking vessels passing through its waters.—
CNN Staff,
CNN Money,
29 May 2026
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The campaign is set on the streets of Los Angeles, catching Cameli in off-duty moments with candid, understated and personal imagery.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
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Who will emerge as new quarterback Malik Willis’ biggest pass-catching threat?—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 June 2026
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Hurley has previously shared her advice for capturing the perfect bikini photo.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
1 June 2026
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If the company wants to pay off that story, one path would be Omega finally capturing the championship before defending it against Ospreay at Wembley Stadium.—
Rob Wolkenbrod,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Both Landman and The Madison have been renewed for new seasons, with Landman heading into its third and The Madison getting a second, but the Landman stars could not divulge any details about what to anticipate in season 3.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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But getting the shoes, walking around in my spare time in New York in heels, which Carolyn does in the show and Sarah Pidgeon does not.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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The 24-year-old spent three collegiate seasons at different schools, bouncing from one JUCO (Butler Community College) to another JUCO (Eastern Oklahoma State College) before landing at Oral Roberts.—
Justice delos Santos,
Mercury News,
1 June 2026
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Then back it with action, like severance that respects tenure, transparency about what's changing and why, and real help with landing somewhere good.—
Zak Ali,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
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Some of the Summertime launch‘s most delicious harvests have already sold out, so don’t think too long or too hard about it before snagging everything that catches your eye… and whets your appetite.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
4 June 2026
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But snagging a ball out of the air is easier said than done with a broken pinkie.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
3 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Grabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbing. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.
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