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 video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
According to Sangrio, the video appears to show Matthew Cox, O'Toole's then-attendant, striking the 60-year-old with a broom, punching him and grabbing him by the neck.
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Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Thompson screamed at the MTA worker before grabbing her and slashing on the left side of her nose, just below her eye, according to prosecutors.
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Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Olivia launches her second escape by bludgeoning one of her captors with a metal pipe, grabbing his gun, and sprinting toward the red prison door.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
The production, slated for a fall release on Daily Wire+, courted some headline-grabbing controversy when members of the crew went on strike over safety conditions on the South Carolina set.
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Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Patio furniture pieces aren’t the only outdoor deals worth grabbing.
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Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Farage, Reform’s attention-grabbing but divisive leader, was a curiously low-key presence.
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Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
But, as Kolek was running, one officer stepped in his way, grabbing his arms and seemingly telling him to stop running.
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Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
26 June 2026
According to Sangrio, the video appears to show Matthew Cox, O'Toole's then-attendant, striking the 60-year-old with a broom, punching him and grabbing him by the neck.
—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Thompson screamed at the MTA worker before grabbing her and slashing on the left side of her nose, just below her eye, according to prosecutors.
—
Rebecca White,
New York Daily News,
26 June 2026
Olivia launches her second escape by bludgeoning one of her captors with a metal pipe, grabbing his gun, and sprinting toward the red prison door.
—
Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
The production, slated for a fall release on Daily Wire+, courted some headline-grabbing controversy when members of the crew went on strike over safety conditions on the South Carolina set.
—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
25 June 2026
Patio furniture pieces aren’t the only outdoor deals worth grabbing.
—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Farage, Reform’s attention-grabbing but divisive leader, was a curiously low-key presence.
—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
19 June 2026
But, as Kolek was running, one officer stepped in his way, grabbing his arms and seemingly telling him to stop running.
—
Scott Thompson Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbing
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Heim, the 2024 truck series champion who will move full time into Cup next season with 23XI Racing, led the final three laps after snatching first from teammate Tyler Reddick.
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Qatar trailed for more than 70 minutes against Switzerland before snatching its draw with a 94th-minute goal from Miro Muheim.
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Hezbollah and Israel went to war shortly after the outbreak of the wider conflict, with Hezbollah firing rockets and drones at civilian communities in northern Israel and Israel seizing large swaths of southern Lebanon.
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Federal immigration agents were seizing people across the city.
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Residents and visitors line downtown streets waving flags, children scramble for the best candy-catching spots along the parade route, and families spend the day enjoying pancake breakfasts, baseball and an evening fireworks show.
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Rushing’s injury could have suddenly put the Dodgers’ catching situation in a precarious position.
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With her mother capturing the encounter on camera, Myah recently came face-to-face with the unexpected visitor in her Riverside Park neighborhood.
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Both teams are dangerous and could make runs, but getting past their first opponents in the next stage will be a daunting task.
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To avoid rage-booking, experts suggest pausing before purchasing, getting a second opinion, and planning travel in advance.
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Thomas got a good jump and ran toward the wall in right field, timing his jump perfectly before catching the ball and landing his back flat on the top of the wall.
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The Way Home wrapped its fourth and final season with several splashes, from viewers' tears landing on their shirts to Kat and Alice's last leap into the pond.
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The ThinkPad is built from the ground up for reliability and comfort, and snagging an E-series unit for under a thousand dollars is an absolute steal.
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And your airport outfit is just as important, too, so consider snagging the polished Wiholl Matching Lounge Set for a comfortable ensemble that doesn’t sacrifice style.
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“Grabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbing. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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