grabbling

Definition of grabblingnext
present participle of grabble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbling
Verb
  • Kyla Oldacre led Texas with 11 points off the bench while grabbing seven rebounds.
    Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 4 Apr. 2026
  • The victim listed in the police records later told police about two incidents of physical assault, including grabbing, scratching, shoving and striking, according to the documents.
    Meriam Bouarrouj, NBC news, 3 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Some even resorted to body snatching in the name of education.
    Tara Ramanathan, Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • 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
  • 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
Verb
  • Trump has repeatedly praised Rubio’s handling of Venezuela after capturing former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
    Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 27 Mar. 2026
  • 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
Verb
  • Dozens of women in hijabs and men in clutching paper cups stood inside Turath Coffee, 9916 College Blvd.
    Jenna Thompson April 1, Kansas City Star, 1 Apr. 2026
  • After a January morning skate at the San Jose Sharks practice facility, dozens of bustling young fans — clutching hockey cards, action shots, team jerseys and hats — crowded near an exit, hoping for a brief interaction.
    Dan Robson, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Grabbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbling. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.

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