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 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 Laeticia Amihere earned the first start of her 95-game WNBA career, but only played 15 minutes, scoring two points and grabbing only rebound. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026 But what’s happening off the court is grabbing the attention. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 13 Aug. 2026 According to Elsas, the name began as a slight — a derisive label used by a Northern newspaper reporter to mock the poor Scots-Irish mill workers who lived in the neighborhood during a headline-grabbing labor strike. — Brian Unger, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 Early-stage markets reward land-grabbing and feature investment. — Eric Giesecke, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026 The popular set tends to sell quickly, so consider grabbing one while fall-favorite shades like dusty olive, terracotta, and mauve are still in stock. — Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Aug. 2026 Sophie Cunningham is grabbing the attention of women's advocacy groups. — Ryan Morik Outkick, FOXNews.com, 6 Aug. 2026

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Surveillance footage shows Ruis snatching the $275 bauble, which was attached to a $3,500 Alo Odyssey duffel bag, and wrapping it in a tissue before stuffing it into his pocket, according to a criminal complaint and law enforcement sources.

— Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 13 Aug. 2026
And customers are still eating it up, showing up and snatching them up almost as quickly as Trader Joe's can stock them.

— Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of snatching

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At home, Indian authorities moved aggressively, seizing his properties and luxury assets, from high-end cars to jewelry and artworks.

— Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Second-year University of Connecticut student Kira Mesick jumped at the chance to fill a resident assistant job at the university’s new, $29 million residence hall in downtown Hartford, seizing on its Pratt Street location.

— Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 9 Aug. 2026

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Benzina's spot kick was awarded after a VAR check penalized Algeria’s Lana Smits for catching Sakina Ouzraoui in the face with a flailing arm.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Known for his defensive skills and clubhouse presence rather than his bat, Tromp will provide a steady hand behind the plate, replacing Chuckie Robinson and providing depth alongside rookie Eliezer Alfonzo for the big league catching duo.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of catching

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The Arakan Army controls much of Rakhine after capturing territory from the military in recent years.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
This impending surge in lunar traffic makes time-sensitive missions like CosmoCube crucial to capturing the universe’s earliest faint signals before the quietest sanctuary in the solar system becomes noisy.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of capturing

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In a desperate attempt to avoid getting their fingers caught in the cookie jar, there is a pell-mell sprint toward finding a watermark removal app that can yank out the digital watermarks.

— Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
The administration has almost always characterized Iran never getting a nuclear weapon as the overriding concern.

— Charlotte Reck, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of getting

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For some college students in Miami, snagging a job interview may not be the only challenge in pursuing a career.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Read on to find the 12 best petite deals worth snagging from brands like Hanes, Lee, and Gap, and bid farewell to dragging hemlines and ill-fitting clothing once and for all.

— Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of snagging

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