grabbled

past tense of grabble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbled
Verb
  • One partygoer grabbed a fragrance and practically bathed in the smokey orange accords of Rendez-Vous Ivory.
    Essence, Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Natalia’s story grabbed the attention of the public in 2019 when Indiana prosecutors leveled charges against the Barnetts for allegedly neglecting a dependent.
    Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • People going out in the street and being snatched from their family members is not normal.
    Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
  • However, Piotr Szczerek, identified as a Polish chief executive, was stood nearby and snatched the hat away before giving it to a woman, despite the boy’s visible protestations.
    George Ramsay, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In addition, several firearms and drugs were seized from other residences, according to police.
    Jack Moore, ABC News, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Local, national and global media outlets this week seized on the opportunity to report Zuckerberg's lawsuit against Meta.
    John Tufts, IndyStar, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • According to Arya, the index allows investors to track a very different opportunity than what is captured in major benchmarks.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Lyles captured nearly three quarters of the vote, followed by Kim, who had about 21%.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • According to The Cut, Tami also impersonated Kendra for her last Halloween party, dressing as a scarecrow in a prison jumpsuit paired with a mask of her mugshot and phones clutched in its hands.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Zarutska clutched her throat and collapsed.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Grabbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbled. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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