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
Farage, Reform’s attention-grabbing but divisive leader, was a curiously low-key presence.
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Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
With that in mind, if the Pacers want to acquire a draft pick, following their past and grabbing one in the 30s makes good sense.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
But, as Kolek was running, one officer stepped in his way, grabbing his arms and seemingly telling him to stop running.
—Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
However, there have been interesting announcements as the summer starts this year, from incremental progress to attention-grabbing promises.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Weekly podcast host Lindsey Weber spoke to other locals about how best to enjoy the Rockaways this summer, from the focaccia worth grabbing before lying in the sun to the spot where beachgoers can spend some quiet time with the Jamaica Bay fauna.
—Lindsey Weber, Curbed, 17 June 2026
Mittens are great for grabbing hot cookware with easy-to-hold handles or lips, but pincers or gloves might serve you better for flat sheet pans, awkward vessels like bowls, or while using tongs, flipping fillets, and in slipperier situations.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
While these tickets may save park-goers some money, a headline-grabbing policy change is reportedly eliminating a long-standing budget-friendly hack at the Florida resort.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The restaurant is designed for traditional dining or for grabbing quick meals to go.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 19 June 2026
With that in mind, if the Pacers want to acquire a draft pick, following their past and grabbing one in the 30s makes good sense.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
But, as Kolek was running, one officer stepped in his way, grabbing his arms and seemingly telling him to stop running.
—Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 18 June 2026
However, there have been interesting announcements as the summer starts this year, from incremental progress to attention-grabbing promises.
—ArsTechnica, 17 June 2026
Weekly podcast host Lindsey Weber spoke to other locals about how best to enjoy the Rockaways this summer, from the focaccia worth grabbing before lying in the sun to the spot where beachgoers can spend some quiet time with the Jamaica Bay fauna.
—Lindsey Weber, Curbed, 17 June 2026
Mittens are great for grabbing hot cookware with easy-to-hold handles or lips, but pincers or gloves might serve you better for flat sheet pans, awkward vessels like bowls, or while using tongs, flipping fillets, and in slipperier situations.
—Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 June 2026
While these tickets may save park-goers some money, a headline-grabbing policy change is reportedly eliminating a long-standing budget-friendly hack at the Florida resort.
—Christopher Edwards, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
The restaurant is designed for traditional dining or for grabbing quick meals to go.
—Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbing
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Two balls, two strikes and the Vibe on the verge of snatching back some momentum.—
Latif Love
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Hart willingly did the dirty work, snatching up rebounds rather than points.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
15 June 2026
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He’s drawn to attempting to achieve things that his predecessors could not, including seizing territory for the United States (Greenland, for sure, but maybe Canada, too) and toppling antagonistic regimes (Venezuela, Iran, possibly Cuba).—
Jonathan Lemire,
The Atlantic,
12 June 2026
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The Scarborough Shoal, known in the Philippines as Bajo de Masinloc and in China as Huangyan Dao, sits within Manila's exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, but Beijing has maintained a near-constant presence around the shoal after seizing de facto control in a tense 2012 standoff.—
James LaPorta,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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How about Matt Capps, a closer on a one-year deal, for a young catching prospect with the Minnesota Twins named Wilson Ramos.—
Barry Svrluga,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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In 2016, a B-52 crashed during takeoff from Andersen Air Force Base in Guam, catching fire.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday in Texas, capturing the franchise's first championship since 1973 and sparking jubilant scenes throughout the city.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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Want advice on capturing birds in flight?—
Sarah Kingdom,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Tim Hill plunked pinch-hitter Jacob Gonzalez and Tristan Peters with pitches before getting an out.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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But the Royals produced an avalanche of offense, with every starter getting into the act.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
19 June 2026
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The 54-year-old former child star was met by paramedics after landing at Los Angeles International Airport on June 15, his publicist confirmed to USA TODAY on Monday night.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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Boston also could get one of those picks, besides landing Antetokounmpo.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
15 June 2026
Verb
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The ThinkPad is built from the ground up for reliability and comfort, and snagging an E-series unit for under a thousand dollars is an absolute steal.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
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And your airport outfit is just as important, too, so consider snagging the polished Wiholl Matching Lounge Set for a comfortable ensemble that doesn’t sacrifice style.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
13 June 2026
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“Grabbing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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