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
Kaufman-Renn hit his first seven shots — going 6-for-6 and grabbing five rebounds in the first half — on the way to 20 points.
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Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Agents targeted grocery stores, churches, and construction sites, smashing car windows and pulling people from vehicles or grabbing them at a hardware store parking lot.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
She was last seen alive the night before, returning to her home in Tucson after grabbing dinner with her other daughter, Annie, and Annie’s husband, Tommaso Cioni.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
And while the sun would soon set on the Eddie DeBartolo dynasty and the dominance of America’s Team, the league would soon be gifted with a worthy successor to all that eyeball-grabbing greatness with the story of a man named Brady.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Along with grabbing the woman dressed as the bunny, the man also began to put his fingers in the nose and mouth of the costume.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Kaufman-Renn hit his first seven shots — going 6 for 6 and grabbing five rebounds in the first half — on the way to 20 points.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The video, filmed by Mortensen, appears to show Paul hitting, grabbing and throwing three barstools at him.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The video shows Paul hitting Mortensen, grabbing him around the neck and kicking him before picking up metal barstools and throwing them in his direction.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Janie McCauley, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Agents targeted grocery stores, churches, and construction sites, smashing car windows and pulling people from vehicles or grabbing them at a hardware store parking lot.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
She was last seen alive the night before, returning to her home in Tucson after grabbing dinner with her other daughter, Annie, and Annie’s husband, Tommaso Cioni.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
And while the sun would soon set on the Eddie DeBartolo dynasty and the dominance of America’s Team, the league would soon be gifted with a worthy successor to all that eyeball-grabbing greatness with the story of a man named Brady.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Along with grabbing the woman dressed as the bunny, the man also began to put his fingers in the nose and mouth of the costume.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Kaufman-Renn hit his first seven shots — going 6 for 6 and grabbing five rebounds in the first half — on the way to 20 points.
—ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026
The video, filmed by Mortensen, appears to show Paul hitting, grabbing and throwing three barstools at him.
—Rachel Treisman, NPR, 20 Mar. 2026
The video shows Paul hitting Mortensen, grabbing him around the neck and kicking him before picking up metal barstools and throwing them in his direction.
—Julianna Duennes Russ, Austin American Statesman, 19 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbing
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Switching between modes is as easy as pressing a button, but testers say MC Mode is the real standout for its jaw-snatching results.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Sixth District Commissioner Donna Miller was in the latter group, successfully snatching the Democratic nomination for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Riverside County sheriff and GOP governor candidate draws heat for seizing 650,000 ballots from last November’s election, claiming possible fraud with little evidence.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Much speculation has been focused on US forces potentially seizing Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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For those who have the option, more are contemplating walking, cycling, carpooling or catching the bus or train to get some relief.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
1 Apr. 2026
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That inspired some smirks from Boone and Tanner Swanson, the team’s director of catching.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
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Trump has repeatedly praised Rubio’s handling of Venezuela after capturing former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Mar. 2026
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As for the music video, it was filmed in a diner in Mexico City, capturing the full atmosphere of the 1950s — milkshakes included — albeit featuring dancers performing in the style of Texas norteño.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
27 Mar. 2026
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Clavicular is of course getting something in return.—
Will Gottsegen,
The Atlantic,
26 Mar. 2026
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Harbaugh is wagering that McDaniel is the key to getting Herbert over the hump.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
26 Mar. 2026
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In the first episode’s Elimination Challenge‚ which was focused on North Carolina’s state vegetable, sweet potatoes — Cochran cooked up a pork loin in the kitchen at La Belle Helene that wasn’t quite cooked through, landing her in the bottom three competitors.—
Heidi Finley,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Mar. 2026
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The first-stage booster made a recovery landing on land at Canaveral’s Landing Zone 1.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Arriving early gives you a better chance of snagging a spot in a close-in lot, such as Lower South Lot 1, where tailgaters congregate.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
23 Mar. 2026
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The 20-year mortgage offers consumers an option for avoiding those higher rates — or at least snagging one a bit lower.—
Aly J Yale,
CBS News,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Grabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbing. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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