Synonyms of grabs

grabs 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of grab

as in seizes

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

don't grab my arm like that

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seizes
• snatches
• catches
• captures
• gets
• lands
• nabs
• snags
• traps
• hooks
• grasps
• holds
• grapples
• bags
• snaps (up)
• takes hold (of)
• snares
• nets
• nails
• raps
• corrals
• clutches
• gloms
• collars
• cops
• kidnaps
• secures
• arrests
• grips
• detains
• nobbles
• apprehends
• gloves
• abducts
• clasps
• corners
• ropes
• fists
• rends
• wrests
• ensnares
• lassos
• entraps
• fastens (on)
• entangles
• enmeshes
• latches (on or onto)
• bays
• meshes
• halters
• spirits (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• misses
• releases
• frees
• drops
• liberates
• discharges
• loosens
• unhands

grabs

2 of 2

noun

plural of grab

as in thefts

an instance of theft

a political activist who thinks the government's lease of public lands to logging companies amounts to an illegal land grab

Synonyms & Similar Words

• thefts
• pinches
• heists
• burglaries
• rip-offs
• holdups
• stickups
• muggings
• break-ins

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of grabs

Verb

The company said its proprietary data asset grabs millions of live data points across tens of thousands of factories and suppliers. — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 17 July 2026

Objects d’art In the living room, a vintage motorcycle immediately grabs visitors’ attention. — Annabelle Dufraigne, Architectural Digest, 14 July 2026

The video shows the bear rushing Koerwitz, who grabs a can of bear spray and shoots it at the bear. — David Caraccio, Sacbee.com, 13 July 2026

What a thrilling end to this match as Spain grabs a late winner to beat Belgium, 2-1. — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 10 July 2026

Once inside, she’s confronted by Tommy (James Eddie), who stupidly grabs her to escort her out. — William Earl, Variety, 2 July 2026

Until the guy actually starts a fight or grabs someone by the you-know-what, his money’s good here, okay? — Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

There is some sort of tension after Olive hastily kisses Carlsen, who grabs her key-in badge to learn her name. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 27 June 2026

Meanwhile, Tyreese is outsmarted by the Terminus Tiger Fan, who grabs baby Judith and threatens to snap her neck unless Tyreese walks unarmed into a herd of walkers outside. — Ew Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 25 June 2026

Noun

Shortly after the signing was made, head coach Brian Schottenheimer came out and said that the backup quarterback spot behind Prescott is up for grabs. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026

But if France win their next match and place third, $29 million will be up for grabs. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 15 July 2026

While the overall trophy is the key focus for the semifinalists, the Golden Boot award for the most prolific goalscorer is up for grabs too. — Jessica Hopkins, New York Times, 15 July 2026

Items up for grabs included designer bags and a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle—the same car that Kelce drove Swift off into the sunset in after her first Chiefs game in September 2023. — Jack Irvin, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026

Unique cleat-free traction grabs and releases the turf to optimize rotational traction. — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

With all seats in the Kansas House of Representatives up for grabs, Ramirez filed to run for the state’s 31st District seat. — Sofi Zeman july 6, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

In a battle of contrasting styles, Colombia takes on Ghana with a place in the Round of 16 up for grabs. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 3 July 2026

NBCUniversal could be up for grabs by 2029 — a pivotal year when the NFL is expected to open negotiations for a new round of broadcast rights. — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 July 2026