Synonyms of grabbing

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• snatching
• seizing
• catching
• capturing
• getting
• landing
• snagging
• trapping
• nabbing
• hooking
• snaring
• corralling
• clutching
• bagging
• grasping
• holding
• grappling
• netting
• nailing
• copping
• rapping
• collaring
• taking hold (of)
• snapping (up)
• arresting
• glomming
• securing
• gripping
• detaining
• nobbling
• apprehending
• clasping
• kidnapping
• roping
• lassoing
• abducting
• cornering
• gloving
• rending
• baying
• ensnaring
• wresting
• entrapping
• entangling
• fisting
• haltering
• fastening (on)
• latching (on or onto)
• meshing
• enmeshing
• spiriting (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• releasing
• discharging
• freeing
• dropping
• liberating
• loosening
• unhanding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grabbing

One of the more memorable instances finds Cole grabbing an open padlock off a door and using it to belt an opponent across the face before hooking the shackle into the dude’s mouth and using it to rip open his cheek. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026

But everything points to his being ready for Week 1, and Jones already didn’t run as much between the 10s last year, so a free ticket on a potential fringe-QB1 is worth grabbing. — Jake Ciely, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Affordable living was a major factor in Midland grabbing top honors, with its median home value of $206,142, which is substantially lower than the national average of $359,870. — Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Here is what writers who have tested the shelves say is worth grabbing on your next trip. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026

After grabbing a bite to eat while waiting for their new flights — both of which were ultimately canceled — Sedmak found a reasonable rental car and invited Salewich along for the ride. — Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

The shoppers driving the trend are treating each item like a designer would, choosing texture, finish and placement instead of grabbing everything in the aisle. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The trio of founders allegedly told investors that the brand would feature an app as its centerpiece and be boosted by major advertising deals and attention-grabbing celebrity photo shoots and cover stories. — Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 14 Aug. 2026

One of the most attention-grabbing stars in the sky still keeps its secrets close—and that is one of the main reasons astronomers have so much fun studying it. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 14 Aug. 2026