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
Wembanyama had back-to-back dunks in the second quarter, including grabbing his own miss and throwing it down for what became a three-point play on a foul by Javonte Green.
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CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Brigham is also charged with assaulting a man by grabbing and twisting his genitals.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
White counties were more split with Talarico getting 56% of the votes and Crockett grabbing 45%.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But Le Grand Dîner doesn’t — yet — entail the spectacle of the Met Gala in New York City, where A-List celebrities (but mostly their stylists) attempt to solve the year’s thematic dress code in the most social media-grabbing way.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Evans was a spark off the bench, recording eight points, including two 3-pointers, while grabbing two rebounds.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
The crowd dispersed around noon, grabbing catered tamales on their way out.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama had back-to-back dunks in the second quarter, including grabbing his own miss and throwing it down for what became a three-point play on a foul by Javonte Green.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Katuna wandered around the airport for hours before grabbing dinner and setting up in an overnight sleeping pod.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
Brigham is also charged with assaulting a man by grabbing and twisting his genitals.
—Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
White counties were more split with Talarico getting 56% of the votes and Crockett grabbing 45%.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
But Le Grand Dîner doesn’t — yet — entail the spectacle of the Met Gala in New York City, where A-List celebrities (but mostly their stylists) attempt to solve the year’s thematic dress code in the most social media-grabbing way.
—Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 5 Mar. 2026
Evans was a spark off the bench, recording eight points, including two 3-pointers, while grabbing two rebounds.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2026
The crowd dispersed around noon, grabbing catered tamales on their way out.
—Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
Wembanyama had back-to-back dunks in the second quarter, including grabbing his own miss and throwing it down for what became a three-point play on a foul by Javonte Green.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
Katuna wandered around the airport for hours before grabbing dinner and setting up in an overnight sleeping pod.
—Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbing
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The Reviews Are In Reese’s Marshmallow is now available in stores nationwide, and fans of the brand have already been snatching up the treat to give it a taste for themselves—and share their reviews.—
Joseph Erbentraut,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
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Lots of us can remember George Graham’s Arsenal snatching the league from Liverpool in 1989 and the epic, almost indescribable drama of Michael Thomas scoring the decisive goal with virtually the last kick of the season.—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
5 Mar. 2026
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Ukraine accused Hungary’s pro-Russian government of taking the Ukrainians hostage and illegally seizing millions of dollars in cash.—
Justin Spike,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The same thing happened in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Newcastle, with O’Brien seizing on Dan Burn’s clearing header.—
Patrick Boyland,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The news came just one week into the blockbuster trial, catching numerous parties off guard, including the judge overseeing the case and even one of the government’s own lead prosecutors.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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The trails are open each year from April 1 - 30, and while the blooms are beautiful throughout the month, there’s something truly magical about catching them at their peak.—
Abby Price,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Video, including some posted on X, capturing the aftermath of several attacks as waves of strikes target the regime’s military, defenses and, increasingly, the oil facilities.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Mar. 2026
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The historic center offers charming cafes and museums like the Marubi National Museum of Photography, which showcases an impressive collection capturing Albania's past.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Mar. 2026
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This alternating and reciprocal motion is not just about getting you from point A to point B.—
Dana Santas,
CNN Money,
12 Mar. 2026
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So a little less than half of the time in between the Bolt ending production and today was spent just getting everything set up in the factory and getting that line going again.—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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After scoring a rare 22-episode Season 2 order with its breakout freshman run last year, the medical drama has done it again, landing a 22-episode Season 3 pickup.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
9 Mar. 2026
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Indeed, some investment outfits have speculated that the Iran conflict presents an attractive buy-the-dip opportunity, with investors landing bargains at the height of geopolitical panic and (hopefully) seeing asset prices reinflate when the conflict ends in a month or so.—
Eleanor Pringle,
Fortune,
9 Mar. 2026
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The Oscars were no different, with the film snagging 13 nominations.—
Claire Malon,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Available in 21 different colors, these travel-friendly pants are highly coveted, with more than 800 Amazon shoppers giving them a five-star rating and more than 200 people snagging a pair in the last month alone.—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Grabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbing. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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