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 5-11 200-pound standout has accumulated mind-boggling stats through nine games -- 1,098 rushing yards and 17 TDs while grabbing a team-leading 42 passes for 974 yards and 18 scores.
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Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Nikola Jokic put up 26 points on 12 of 15 shooting, while also dishing out nine assists and grabbing nine rebounds.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Malik Rahab, 30, has been previously convicted eight times for grabbing women in public or trying to film them in compromising places.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Growing land-grabbing conflicts in some territories in the Amazon are adding to the vaccination challenges.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Sophomore Flory Bidunga led the onslaught with 23 points while grabbing six rebounds and blocking three shots in 25 minutes, with freshman Darryn Peterson dropping 21 points in his collegiate debut.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
For coffee fans, consider grabbing this French press or a stainless mug that comes with a warmer.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Jason is carrying Bennie, and the toddler is grabbing her mom’s shoulder.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Pumpkin patches also have tons of activities aside from just grabbing a gourd.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Mike Waters, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
Nikola Jokic put up 26 points on 12 of 15 shooting, while also dishing out nine assists and grabbing nine rebounds.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Malik Rahab, 30, has been previously convicted eight times for grabbing women in public or trying to film them in compromising places.
—Matthew Cupelli, Cincinnati Enquirer, 8 Nov. 2025
Growing land-grabbing conflicts in some territories in the Amazon are adding to the vaccination challenges.
—Adriana Brasileiro, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Sophomore Flory Bidunga led the onslaught with 23 points while grabbing six rebounds and blocking three shots in 25 minutes, with freshman Darryn Peterson dropping 21 points in his collegiate debut.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Nov. 2025
For coffee fans, consider grabbing this French press or a stainless mug that comes with a warmer.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 Nov. 2025
Jason is carrying Bennie, and the toddler is grabbing her mom’s shoulder.
—Laura Trujillo, USA Today, 6 Nov. 2025
Pumpkin patches also have tons of activities aside from just grabbing a gourd.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbing
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Keep going and the path climbs to the top of the arch, a high perch with breath-snatching panoramas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Shea Moisture Define & Shine Edge Gel slicks my edges back without snatching them to hell.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Monday’s agreement stems from the August 2023 search of the Marion County Record, as well as the home of the paper’s publisher and a councilwoman, seizing reporters’ cell phones and computers, among other items.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since seizing power, the Burmese military has waged an unrelenting campaign of terror.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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Chasing young shoppers has long been job number one in fashion — but actually catching them has never been so hard.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Marion had the breakout game, catching all three of his targets for 116 yards and a 61-yard touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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The odds are stacked against independent and specialty films capturing audience attention.—
Dana Harris-Bridson,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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In 2021, after homing in on wet processing as a major hot spot, Kering purchased the first 15 of PlanetCare’s commercial microfiber filters, capable of capturing 90 percent of shed strands, to install in several knitwear facilities in Italy.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Big Ten pushed for a model that would have each power conference receive multiple automatic bids, with the Big Ten and SEC each receiving four and the ACC and Big 12 each getting two.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
8 Nov. 2025
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And the back part of that is that the most fun is getting to act opposite people who are incredibly good, which is true for this cast.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Nov. 2025
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Legendary skateboarder Tony Hawk — who knows a little something about landing a 900 — congratulated Ovechkin on the milestone.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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Aziz Ansari's directorial debut, starring Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen, Keke Palmer, Sandra Oh, and Ansari himself, is heading for home release this week, landing on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home, Google, and YouTube from November 7.—
Billie Melissa,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Coach, Prada, and Bottega Veneta followed closely, snagging the fifth, sixth, and seventh spots.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Cozy Earth CityScape Wide-Leg Pant The Last Chance Sale at Cozy Earth is my secret to snagging snuggly loungewear, bedding, towels, and accessories up to 50 percent off.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Grabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbing. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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