as in seizes
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
don't grab my arm like that
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Recent Examples of grabs
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Another strong Lions performance could mark a turning point this season where Detroit grabs control of the division and doesn't look back.
—Nick Meyer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The trendy Canadian contemporary women’s fashion and accessories boutique grabs Instagram attention with its in-house brands Wilfred, TNA and Babaton.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Impressive as that is, though, forestalling a hostage situation is not really in her wheelhouse, and Nolan grabs Summerville’s gun, kicking out Elsbeth and Summerville while trapping the store’s staff and one customer.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Never one to sit idly by, Danny grabs his NYPD shield and goes bulldozing his way to the crime scene.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
And then Rising walks away, grabs the iPad and motions for Mayer to join him.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
With Arch Bug on their tails, and not knowing whether their son has hired their time-traveling gene, Henry grabs Julia at the last second and presses all of their hands to the stones at the same time.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
But Henry grabs Julia at the last moment and presses all of their hands to the stones at once.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Jaylen Waddle led all pass-catchers with six grabs for 82 yards.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The offices of governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general, and all 100 seats in Virginia’s House of Delegates are up for grabs this election cycle.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
The 1st District seat will be up for grabs in next year’s election beginning with the June 2 primary.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
But this isn’t just an American phenomenon—the website even has a London gig up for grabs, paying $240,000 to get their toddler in shape for top schools.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Twice on one third-quarter Cowboys drive, Abrams-Draine drifted away from Pickens to help shadow another receiver, eventually leading to 13-yard and 17-yard grabs for Pickens.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Paris is in a tizzy over recent smash and grabs at the Louvre and elsewhere.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Styles vary, too, with everything from baby clothes to loungewear sets to ultra-warm layering pieces up for grabs.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Verb
After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Another strong Lions performance could mark a turning point this season where Detroit grabs control of the division and doesn't look back.
—Nick Meyer, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
The trendy Canadian contemporary women’s fashion and accessories boutique grabs Instagram attention with its in-house brands Wilfred, TNA and Babaton.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2025
Impressive as that is, though, forestalling a hostage situation is not really in her wheelhouse, and Nolan grabs Summerville’s gun, kicking out Elsbeth and Summerville while trapping the store’s staff and one customer.
—Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
Never one to sit idly by, Danny grabs his NYPD shield and goes bulldozing his way to the crime scene.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025
And then Rising walks away, grabs the iPad and motions for Mayer to join him.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
With Arch Bug on their tails, and not knowing whether their son has hired their time-traveling gene, Henry grabs Julia at the last second and presses all of their hands to the stones at the same time.
—Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2025
But Henry grabs Julia at the last moment and presses all of their hands to the stones at once.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 11 Oct. 2025
Noun
The family also happened to be purveyors of fine art, some of which will also be up for grabs via Christie’s this winter across its various auctions.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 2025
Jaylen Waddle led all pass-catchers with six grabs for 82 yards.
—Miami Herald, 31 Oct. 2025
The offices of governor, lieutenant governor, and attorney general, and all 100 seats in Virginia’s House of Delegates are up for grabs this election cycle.
—David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2025
The 1st District seat will be up for grabs in next year’s election beginning with the June 2 primary.
—Emma Hall, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2025
But this isn’t just an American phenomenon—the website even has a London gig up for grabs, paying $240,000 to get their toddler in shape for top schools.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 Oct. 2025
Twice on one third-quarter Cowboys drive, Abrams-Draine drifted away from Pickens to help shadow another receiver, eventually leading to 13-yard and 17-yard grabs for Pickens.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 27 Oct. 2025
Paris is in a tizzy over recent smash and grabs at the Louvre and elsewhere.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 23 Oct. 2025
Styles vary, too, with everything from baby clothes to loungewear sets to ultra-warm layering pieces up for grabs.
—Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 22 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabs
Verb
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Dolores notices they are gone and begins to lash out, and Abby seizes an opportunity to knock Dolores out.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Continue reading … CRYPTO CRACKDOWN – DOJ seizes record $15 billion in Bitcoin in largest US forfeiture ever.—
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FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beccuau said investigators from a special police unit in charge of armed robberies, serious burglaries and art thefts made the arrests.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Asked about the employee and the thefts, Avis Budget released a statement only saying that company officials were aware of the allegations and cooperating with airport police in the investigation.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His grandfather, Leroy Hanlon, frustrated by this hesitancy, snatches the instrument out of Mike’s hand and carries out the deed himself.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Oct. 2025
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Wednesday then rescues Pugsley as Gomez and Morticia arrive, but before the family can properly reunite, Isaac snatches Wednesday into his telekinetic grip, choking her.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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How crypto founders can get rich quick Crypto founders are enjoying soaring valuations as the market catches fire by utilizing secondary sales, which allow investors to purchase shares of a company from the founder itself.—
Geoff Colvin,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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No more market gluts that spoil catches or result in mushy frozen filets.—
Amanda Leland,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The archive footage captures ragged children who look like orphans, street kids.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
31 Oct. 2025
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Conceived as a kaleidoscopic mosaic spanning from Kafka’s birth in 19th-century Prague to his death in post–World War I Vienna, Holland’s film captures both the man and the myth, revealing the writer’s creative vision, alienation, and lasting cultural imprint.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The rollout begins next week (Thursday, October 30), before the special then lands on Nickelodeon and Paramount+ where those services are available.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
24 Oct. 2025
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The mega-health insurers are leading the charge for more subsidies because this money lands right in their pockets.—
Stephen Moore,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Father Thornton records the entire process as part of his work for the Vatican, which gets scarier by the minute; hands blaze with fire, children's voices sing in cellars, evil nuns run about, and flashlights reveal satanic images in the dark.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Yeah, no, everybody who gets that chair gets cooked.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Grabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabs. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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