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

Kurt's key takeaways What grabs me about this story isn’t simply the fact that a robot was involved in eye surgery. — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The little breaths, the cloth grabs and punches were all deliberate. — Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

When the cashier opens the register, the suspect pulls out a knife, reaches over the counter, grabs the cash, and runs off. — Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026

Seminole blocks a Lake Nona 39-yard field goal attempt and Joseph Watson IV grabs the ball and takes it to the house for the go-ahead score. — Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Aug. 2026

But his wildly unfiltered speech grabs the attention of beautiful and brash public defender Ginger (Gilpin), herself a crusader for truth. — Denise Petski, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Alice slowly gets Marshall to lie on the floor, grabs the bottle of whiskey, and pours it into his mouth with glee. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 10 Aug. 2026

For kids, anger often shows up when something doesn’t go their way—like when a playmate grabs their toy. — Jenna Autuori-Dedic, Parents, 4 Aug. 2026

Timothy Olyphant grabs a drink ahead of his appearance on Late Night with Seth Myers on July 30. — People Staff, PEOPLE, 2 Aug. 2026

Noun

Denver has roster spots up for grabs, roles still to be solidified and some questions on the injury front. — Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

The highlight of the two going up against each other came when Shough threw a ball up for grabs along the right sideline that Olave came down with, but Downs knocked it out at the last second. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Aug. 2026

The two finalists, Worth County and Toombs County, are now in Class 3A, and most polls suggest Class 2A is up for grabs. — Todd Holcomb, AJC.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Feline-fashioned jewelry will also be up for grabs at the September live auction, including creations by Tiffany & Co and Boucheron. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 19 Aug. 2026

The second-leading receiver in catches last season is actually Micah Gilbert, who finished with nine grabs for 93 yards and a no-look touchdown pass at Miami from Carr. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Leo Chenal’s snaps are up for grabs, but nobody in this room has done enough to make a firm call on who earns them. — Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 17 Aug. 2026

Cardboard boxes, stacks of paper, fabric, insulation from the walls, wiring, packaging, stuffing from car upholstery and lawn cushions, and even grass clippings and leaves are all up for grabs. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026

The starting job is up for grabs between Ryan Jackson and Anthony Policare. — Ren Clayton, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026