Synonyms of grabbing

grabbing

verb

present participle of grab

as in snatching

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

don't grab my arm like that

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snatching
• seizing
• catching
• capturing
• getting
• landing
• snagging
• trapping
• nabbing
• hooking
• snaring
• corralling
• clutching
• bagging
• grasping
• holding
• grappling
• netting
• nailing
• copping
• rapping
• collaring
• taking hold (of)
• snapping (up)
• arresting
• glomming
• securing
• gripping
• detaining
• nobbling
• apprehending
• clasping
• kidnapping
• roping
• lassoing
• abducting
• cornering
• gloving
• rending
• baying
• ensnaring
• wresting
• entrapping
• entangling
• fisting
• haltering
• fastening (on)
• latching (on or onto)
• meshing
• enmeshing
• spiriting (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• releasing
• discharging
• freeing
• dropping
• liberating
• loosening
• unhanding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grabbing

The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock. — Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026

Sophie Cunningham is grabbing the attention of women's advocacy groups. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

At a time when many international brands arrive with celebrity campaigns, headline-grabbing launches and ambitious store rollouts, Aroma-Zone is taking a different route. — Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026

The recent Emi Jay clip engraving pop-up had kids grabbing baubles to create their own accessories. — Kelly Aiglon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026

From grabbing a slice of pizza at Providence Pizza to taking my dog out for a morning squirrel hunt around the World War I Museum grounds, to playing tennis with friends at Happy Rock park. — Nick Wagner, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026

Court records show he’s accused of grabbing a woman from behind and trying to put duct tape over her mouth. — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Aug. 2026

Catch the sunrise at Folly Field Beach or take a walk at Coligny Beach before grabbing a drink at one of the nearby bars. — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026

Because of the abyss that comes into play in the mid-30s at RB, grabbing a RB (or two) in the first three tiers is crucial. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 31 July 2026