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
SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.
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Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
They have been recorded grabbing toxic millipedes and, rather than avoiding them, chewing and rubbing the secretions into their fur, especially around sensitive areas.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
McNeill bent around the corner, hand-swiped his way past guard Connor McGovern and landed awkwardly on his right knee — immediately grabbing it in frustration.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
An initial headline-grabbing allegation has to do with why Sean Preston and Jayden James were supposedly wary of being around their mother.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
On the broadcast, Rush was immediately seen grabbing his left arm in pain before rolling back to the outside.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Before grabbing a host of amendments at the nursery, however, do a soil test through your local extension service to see what your garden actually needs.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Wear them now with blouses and T-shirts when visiting a pumpkin patch or grabbing dinner with friends.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Eric Lagatta, AZCentral.com, 17 Oct. 2025
This could mean opting for non-cocoa items or grabbing a treat with filler that is not 100% cocoa.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
They have been recorded grabbing toxic millipedes and, rather than avoiding them, chewing and rubbing the secretions into their fur, especially around sensitive areas.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
McNeill bent around the corner, hand-swiped his way past guard Connor McGovern and landed awkwardly on his right knee — immediately grabbing it in frustration.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
An initial headline-grabbing allegation has to do with why Sean Preston and Jayden James were supposedly wary of being around their mother.
—Martha Ross, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
On the broadcast, Rush was immediately seen grabbing his left arm in pain before rolling back to the outside.
—Andrew Ravens, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Before grabbing a host of amendments at the nursery, however, do a soil test through your local extension service to see what your garden actually needs.
—Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2025
Wear them now with blouses and T-shirts when visiting a pumpkin patch or grabbing dinner with friends.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbing
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Established in 2017 as Fosun Fashion Group, the firm planted its flag in luxury fashion, snatching up its brands in a series of acquisitions and went public in a SPAC deal in December 2022 that raised more than $150 million.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, the Tattu Sky Pool on level 76 will be the world’s highest infinity pool, snatching the crown from the previous award-holder, the Address Beach Resort, on the opposite end of Dubai Marina.—
Nicola Chilton,
AFAR Media,
13 Oct. 2025
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Fentanyl, which was responsible for the overwhelming majority of them, doesn’t come from Venezuela, and the Coast Guard has no record of seizing it in the Caribbean.—
Jonathan Blitzer,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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The purchase of the rifle was possible because IMPD and the Marion County prosecutors never filed a red flag petition with the court after seizing the shotgun.—
Tony Cook,
IndyStar,
21 Oct. 2025
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By the end of the week, participants will be catching waves with confidence.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
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Pearsall is also out, but the team has found a lot of help with Jauan Jennings and new addition Kendrick Bourne, emerging as a solid pass catching weapon.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Oct. 2025
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The Aces later defeated the Fever in the semifinals before capturing their third championship in four years.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
18 Oct. 2025
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This is a company with much in common with the tech startup sector’s approach of capturing an audience fast and mastering monetisation later.—
Callum McLennan,
Variety,
17 Oct. 2025
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Reconciliation is as natural as conflict — but pacifism, or being completely unwilling to defend yourself, while aiming for peace as an end, provides no means of getting there.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
18 Oct. 2025
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Talks between North Kansas City and the Royals to build a new ballpark there appear to be getting more serious as the mayor says the city is working out the framework of a deal.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
17 Oct. 2025
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This month, the team began landing equipment to start building the 3-mile road from the coast to the first well.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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External whispers were ignored, leaving Scheyer thrilled in landing the late-bloomer from Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Lutheran High School.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
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After snagging the entire top 12 of the national singles chart last week, Taylor dominates once again with eight of the top 10, led by The Fate Of Ophelia which locks up the top spot for a second week.—
Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
17 Oct. 2025
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Universal Thread Skyler Sneakers Add a pop of color or pattern to your travel outfits by snagging these Universal Thread sneakers.—
Destinee Scott,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Oct. 2025
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“Grabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbing. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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