1
as in greedy
having or marked by an eager and often selfish desire especially for material possessions
very young children tend to be grabby and often refuse to share
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as in noticeable
likely to attract attention
a tabloid that invariably favors grabby headlines, even for underwhelming stories
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Recent Examples of grabby
Rubber gloves, while moisture-proof and generally better fitted to the hand, are too grabby.
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Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2023
But since people are more likely to see grabby social media ads, the risks are frequently left out.
—Hannah Jackson, ELLE, 8 Dec. 2022
In certain regen settings, this can make the brakes feel grabby toward the end of a stop, particularly with the M Sport brakes, which have more initial bite and 14.7-inch front rotors instead of 13.7-inchers.
—Dan Edmunds and Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 29 July 2022
The film has a grabby premise, lightly fictionalizing the story of the pre-fame Whitney Houston, here named Beauty (Gracie Marie Bradley).
—Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2022
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Jennifer Schuessler, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2023
But since people are more likely to see grabby social media ads, the risks are frequently left out.
—Hannah Jackson, ELLE, 8 Dec. 2022
In certain regen settings, this can make the brakes feel grabby toward the end of a stop, particularly with the M Sport brakes, which have more initial bite and 14.7-inch front rotors instead of 13.7-inchers.
—Dan Edmunds and Joe Lorio, Car and Driver, 29 July 2022
The film has a grabby premise, lightly fictionalizing the story of the pre-fame Whitney Houston, here named Beauty (Gracie Marie Bradley).
—Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabby
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The song is a painfully cynical look at music fandom, the record industry, and how tragic deaths are exploited for cash by greedy executives.—
Andy Greene,
Rolling Stone,
12 Jan. 2026
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Carrey portrays Ebenezer Scrooge, a cantankerous, greedy old man visited by three ghosts on Christmas Eve who show him the error of his ways.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
11 Dec. 2025
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The buzz around the Patriots has been noticeable even far from Foxboro.—
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
20 Jan. 2026
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Fingerprints, smudges, and wear are more noticeable to modern buyers, especially those with families, which has driven interest in matte finishes or smudge-resistant options.—
Aliyah Rodriguez,
The Spruce,
20 Jan. 2026
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Idealistic bunny police officer Judy Hopps (Ginnifer Goodwin) is eager to prove herself in the big city, teaming up with slick fox named Nick (Jason Bateman) to uncover the conspiracy behind a string of animals gone missing.—
James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
20 Jan. 2026
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The more toxic the Powell investigation becomes, the stronger Warsh’s appeal grows among senators eager to reassert the Fed’s credibility.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
20 Jan. 2026
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Art enthusiasts Hans Ottinot, a prominent Broward attorney, and Nelson Adams, a Miami obstetrician associated with Jackson Memorial, are central to the museum’s dream team.—
Dorothy Jenkins Fields,
Miami Herald,
9 Jan. 2026
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This pair, complete with the prominent markings always featured on the classic style, has a memory foam insert and a rubber sole that’s especially good for slippery winter weather.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
9 Jan. 2026
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These mercenary-force ICE clowns are traitors to the country and the Constitution.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Jan. 2026
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Are there any mercenary DEs out there the Niners would consider calling for the playoff run?—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
25 Dec. 2025
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Uganda’s longtime President Yoweri Museveni took a commanding lead in early election results as reports of deadly violence emerged following Thursday’s vote.—
Preeti Jha,
semafor.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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At this point, Lawrence needs a commanding postseason display to turn that around.—
Larry Holder,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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L’Oréal, which was highly acquisitive in 2025, with deals to purchase Kering Beauty, Medik8 and ColorWow, as well as an additional 10 percent stake in Galderma, among other transactions, no doubt will continue enriching its portfolio in the new year.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
6 Jan. 2026
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Paramount Skydance completed its merger last year, and since then CEO David Ellison has been acquisitive.—
Lillian Rizzo,
CNBC,
5 Jan. 2026
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Accessible by ferry but deliberately low-key, the island is defined by dramatic cliffs, a compact hilltop village and a strong sense of local culture.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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Atlanta Police Chief Darren Schierbaum said Tuesday at a news conference that his city has seen a dramatic decrease in shootings since 2022.—
Anna Schecter,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Grabby.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabby. Accessed 23 Jan. 2026.
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