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
Securing the Shield ensures the top seed for Philly and home-field advantage throughout the MLS Cup playoffs for a team that has quietly gone about a consistent season without grabbing much in the way of attention.
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The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Without strangers lunging at her and grabbing her forearm.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Any frequent flier knows that a durable, insulated tumbler (like the popular Yeti one) is perfect for taking coffee from the lounge (shhh, don’t tell) or grabbing water pre-boarding.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Another issue grabbing national attention is rising numbers of foreign residents and visitors, which has fueled widespread anti-foreigner sentiment that sometimes turns outright xenophobic.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
During the game on Sunday, Dart was seen grabbing his hamstring for much of the first half.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Apple has been grabbing headlines for removing a similar app called ICEBlock from the iOS App Store.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Police said Perone tried grabbing the officer's firearm.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In fact, the film opens with a nude couple running away from certain death through the forest, an attention-grabbing opening.
—William Earl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
The Athletic Staff, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
Without strangers lunging at her and grabbing her forearm.
—Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
Any frequent flier knows that a durable, insulated tumbler (like the popular Yeti one) is perfect for taking coffee from the lounge (shhh, don’t tell) or grabbing water pre-boarding.
—Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 4 Oct. 2025
Another issue grabbing national attention is rising numbers of foreign residents and visitors, which has fueled widespread anti-foreigner sentiment that sometimes turns outright xenophobic.
—Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 3 Oct. 2025
During the game on Sunday, Dart was seen grabbing his hamstring for much of the first half.
—Mark Kern, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Oct. 2025
Apple has been grabbing headlines for removing a similar app called ICEBlock from the iOS App Store.
—Senior Reporter, PC Magazine, 3 Oct. 2025
Police said Perone tried grabbing the officer's firearm.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 3 Oct. 2025
In fact, the film opens with a nude couple running away from certain death through the forest, an attention-grabbing opening.
—William Earl, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbing
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Four innings before the Jays finished Saturday’s 10-1 blowout win over the New York Yankees, snatching a series-opening victory in the American League Division Series, Gausman was relegated to spectator.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Finney triumphed at the end of that film, dispatching child-snatching serial killer the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) with help from the ghosts of his previous victims and one of Gwen’s psychic visions.—
Katie Rife,
IndieWire,
21 Sep. 2025
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Metropolitan Police officers are also said to have raided Clarke’s home, seizing items including laptops and documents.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
26 Sep. 2025
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Governments worldwide are already seizing the opportunity to attract skilled workers to their countries.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
25 Sep. 2025
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Will Shipley would be more of the pass-catching value, and Dillon the early-down and goal-line option, not to say both can’t do both things — hence, the hot hand (and hence for the second time).—
Jake Ciely,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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But the Patriots gave it right back as Rhamondre Stevenson, who has had trouble fumbling early this season, was stripped after catching a pass from Maye.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Each verse is a heartfelt exploration of sorrow, capturing the complexity of human emotions in the face of separation.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
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The best part for her was capturing on video the exact moment the doors opened to reveal a firefighter standing above them, ready to help.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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That led to millions more people getting coverage, some of whom paid little or nothing, and more plans being offered.—
Todd Spangler,
Freep.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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Now, its most iconic silhouettes from the archive are getting a new lease on life — just in time to the brand’s 120th anniversary.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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With its emphasis on competitiveness and staying on the edge of technological advancement, plus the perks, Intel was the place where graduates of top computer science schools, such as Caltech, dreamed of landing a gig.—
Lila MacLellan,
Fortune,
1 Oct. 2025
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The decision by Aaron Turner, Kuminga’s agent, to go on a media tour in recent weeks while negotiating publicly in hopes of landing a better offer for Kuminga, irritated some with the organization, according to league sources.—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Tronjori Wide-leg Palazzo Pants If a business trip is on your horizon, consider snagging these wide-leg workwear pants ahead of time.—
Amelia McBride,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Keep scrolling to see everything worth snagging, and each piece is under $35.—
Ali Faccenda,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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“Grabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbing. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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