grabbling

Definition of grabblingnext
present participle of grabble

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbling
Verb
  • Wembanyama had back-to-back dunks in the second quarter, including grabbing his own miss and throwing it down for what became a three-point play on a foul by Javonte Green.
    CBS News, CBS News, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Brigham is also charged with assaulting a man by grabbing and twisting his genitals.
    Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The Reviews Are In Reese’s Marshmallow is now available in stores nationwide, and fans of the brand have already been snatching up the treat to give it a taste for themselves—and share their reviews.
    Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Mar. 2026
  • Lots of us can remember George Graham’s Arsenal snatching the league from Liverpool in 1989 and the epic, almost indescribable drama of Michael Thomas scoring the decisive goal with virtually the last kick of the season.
    Daniel Taylor, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Ukraine accused Hungary’s pro-Russian government of taking the Ukrainians hostage and illegally seizing millions of dollars in cash.
    Justin Spike, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
  • The same thing happened in Saturday’s 3-2 win at Newcastle, with O’Brien seizing on Dan Burn’s clearing header.
    Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Video, including some posted on X, capturing the aftermath of several attacks as waves of strikes target the regime’s military, defenses and, increasingly, the oil facilities.
    ABC News, ABC News, 8 Mar. 2026
  • The historic center offers charming cafes and museums like the Marubi National Museum of Photography, which showcases an impressive collection capturing Albania's past.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • There was a scary moment in the second half when the Knights' John Bol fell to the floo r clutching his chest.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Ref Bankes initially ignored the wide-eyed protests of several Chelsea players to flash only his yellow card as Garnacho writhed, grimacing on the floor and clutching his left leg.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 7 Mar. 2026
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“Grabbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbling. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

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