GRABBING Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Recent Examples of grabbing Michael the Lawyer and Ben the Barrel Racer go into the third crypt (Alan calls them gay Lara Crofts) and have the option of grabbing $15,000 in gold or $5,000 and a clue about the Traitors. — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026 Smith’s own reflection points to why the day-to-day matters more than any headline-grabbing cleanse. — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 25 Sep. 2026 Samson is targeting some attention-grabbing performance numbers. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026 The Texas concept and gleaming, multi-story flagships set to open in Dubai, Seoul and London show KFC is trying to make grabbing fast food more of an experience. — ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026 The lieutenant’s report said that the relationship became physical last summer when Cruz allegedly started grabbing her upper and inner thigh, the warrant affidavit said. — Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Sep. 2026 Last September, a source also told PEOPLE about Lenny’s positive experience grabbing lunch with Harry for the first time. — Emlyn Travis, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026 Vans is still waiting for its revenue to catch up with the attention its been grabbing among sneakerheads over the past year-plus, but the Old Skool is undoubtedly its shoe of the moment. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026 Schlereth, a former Pro Bowl guard, did not agree with the penalty in general, as Brewer was grabbing Raiders defensive tackle Folorunso Fatukasi’s jersey in the chest area. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 18 Sep. 2026

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Not just college kids, but Others cheering for Texas’ football team and snatching up Texas’ degrees.

— Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
London — Images of masked men riding along London's streets on mopeds or electric bikes and snatching phones straight out of the hand of unsuspecting tourists and locals have gone viral in recent years.

— Emmet Lyons, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of snatching

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Last week, Houthi rebels in Yemen launched a lightning offensive against Yemeni government forces, seizing control of the country’s entire Red Sea coast, including the towns and islands around the strategic Bab al-Mandeb Strait.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 20 Sep. 2026
The rebels raced down the country’s Red Sea coast more than a week ago, seizing the key port city of Mokha and islands on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait at the southern end of the Red Sea.

— Toqa Ezzidin, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of seizing

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She was known for her work chronicling the early punk rock scene, capturing artists like Iggy Pop, the Ramones, Debbie Harry and Blondie, Richard Hell, the Sex Pistols, and the Clash.

— Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 25 Sep. 2026
Brands can therefore overinvest in capturing demand that already exists while underfunding media that replenishes it.

— Dani Nadel, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of capturing

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Storytelling in the modern world is now often about getting the most clicks and attention.

— Hannah Little, Scientific American, 20 Sep. 2026
The lack of a real-time conversation means many patients aren’t getting the type of care recommended by medical societies that prescribe GLP-1s, including discussions about weight-loss goals, past efforts and eating disorders.

— ABC News, ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

Definition of getting

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The strike prevented an Iranian flight carrying a Houthi delegation from landing.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
Matcha is landing on daytime rave menus alongside coffee, and rising interest in how to make iced matcha reflects the drink’s growing role in social settings well beyond the counter.

— Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of landing

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Caught in the crossfire was Kostopulos’ ally and resident eye candy, New York business executive Victor Vollbrechthausen, who took heat for immediately snagging a shield of protection in the first challenge.

— Hunter Ingram, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
There are still ways to save if you're set on snagging a new iPhone from Walmart specifically, plus a few perks to enjoy with your purchase.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of snagging

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