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
Knowing defensive back is a glaring need, especially with the release of Jack Jones, is trading back and grabbing someone like Jahdae Barron while acquiring another second-round pick worth considering?
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Vic Tafur, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Miley has taken a leaner approach the past few years, only grabbing one jersey and leaving the rest in his locker for the clubhouse workers to donate or disperse.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Ravens believe in drafting corners every year, and the first-round selection of Nate Wiggins in 2024 won’t prevent them from grabbing another cornerback early.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The White Sox, though, had other ideas, grabbing Smith with the first pick of the draft for $100,000.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Technology accelerates the cycles of interest and churn, and new, attention-grabbing products and services are everywhere.
—Nicki Sprinz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Viral videos showed impossibly long lines wrapping around the stores, chaotic crowds of fans grabbing handfuls of totes from displays and people even camping out in the dark, hours before Trader Joe’s opened, to be first in line.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But not having him on the court does hurt their chances of grabbing this win.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Join the 30,000+ users who added them to their cart in the past month by grabbing a set of two for $11 apiece.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Vic Tafur, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Miley has taken a leaner approach the past few years, only grabbing one jersey and leaving the rest in his locker for the clubhouse workers to donate or disperse.
—Brittany Ghiroli, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The Ravens believe in drafting corners every year, and the first-round selection of Nate Wiggins in 2024 won’t prevent them from grabbing another cornerback early.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
The White Sox, though, had other ideas, grabbing Smith with the first pick of the draft for $100,000.
—Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Technology accelerates the cycles of interest and churn, and new, attention-grabbing products and services are everywhere.
—Nicki Sprinz, Forbes.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Viral videos showed impossibly long lines wrapping around the stores, chaotic crowds of fans grabbing handfuls of totes from displays and people even camping out in the dark, hours before Trader Joe’s opened, to be first in line.
—Sabrina Weiss, People.com, 9 Apr. 2025
But not having him on the court does hurt their chances of grabbing this win.
—Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
Join the 30,000+ users who added them to their cart in the past month by grabbing a set of two for $11 apiece.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbing
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Pretending to be dead, Gi-hun and his friends launch a surprise attack, overpowering the guards and seizing their weapons, leaving only one guard alive.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
28 Dec. 2024
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The Democratic People's Republic of Korea's (DPRK) forces have since received training by Russian forces in the Far East and first engaged in combat with Ukrainian military in November, subsequently seizing their first village in Kursk, Plekhovo, earlier this month.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
23 Dec. 2024
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The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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Pig has been catching feelings on wax for a minute.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2025
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California has long struggled with chronic drought and water scarcity—Newsweek spoke to two experts about whether capturing water from fog may be able to help.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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Ukraine launched its shock incursion into Kursk in August, swiftly capturing territory in what was the first ground invasion of Russia by a foreign power since World War II.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN,
15 Mar. 2025
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An American Airlines plane caught fire after landing in Denver.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA TODAY,
14 Mar. 2025
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In the upcoming 2025 NFL Draft, they have been projected to end up landing a dynamic piece for Mahomes.—
Raja Krishnamoorthi,
Newsweek,
13 Mar. 2025
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“Grabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbing. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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