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
Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Today, artificial intelligence grabs headlines and AI stocks are soaring.
—Drew O’Connor, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Nov. 2025
That’s the part that grabs the attention of the players on the other ends of these throws.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
In the video, the older cat grabs the kitten’s head with his paws to hold him still while grooming him.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
This photo submitted by Corinea Stanhope definitely grabs your attention.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
At 8-months-old, Jojo delights in his red dragon costume and grabs as far as his tiny wingspan allows.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Adams grabs the smoothie and his suit jacket and climbs into the back of the black Suburban that is his de facto office.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Some 70 timepieces are up for grabs, with many not seen in several decades.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Next year, the board’s other three positions — Third District, First District At-Large and Third District At-Large — will be up for grabs.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
In other words, this thing is up for grabs.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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
Verb
But the sustained fury grabs you.
—Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2025
Today, artificial intelligence grabs headlines and AI stocks are soaring.
—Drew O’Connor, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Nov. 2025
That’s the part that grabs the attention of the players on the other ends of these throws.
—Kansas City Star, 31 Oct. 2025
In the video, the older cat grabs the kitten’s head with his paws to hold him still while grooming him.
—Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
This photo submitted by Corinea Stanhope definitely grabs your attention.
—Josh Honeycutt, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
At 8-months-old, Jojo delights in his red dragon costume and grabs as far as his tiny wingspan allows.
—Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 30 Oct. 2025
Adams grabs the smoothie and his suit jacket and climbs into the back of the black Suburban that is his de facto office.
—Molly Ball, Time, 29 Oct. 2025
After Grace quotes Zooey Deschanel's character, Thames grabs her face and kisses her out of the frame.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
In Eastpointe, where two city council seats were up for grabs, one of two councilmembers lost a reelection bid to a newcomer for the four-year seat, according to unofficial results.
—Christina Hall, Freep.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Some 70 timepieces are up for grabs, with many not seen in several decades.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 5 Nov. 2025
Next year, the board’s other three positions — Third District, First District At-Large and Third District At-Large — will be up for grabs.
—Ilana Arougheti, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
In other words, this thing is up for grabs.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 3 Nov. 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
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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The thefts are estimated to total over $37,000, police said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 Nov. 2025
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That includes 55 car thefts, according to the department.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
31 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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Alphonse Pierre’s Off the Dome column covers songs, mixtapes, albums, scenes, snippets, movies, Meek Mill tweets, fashion trends—and anything else that catches his attention.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
6 Nov. 2025
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Helm catches glimpses of the humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Old Village perfectly captures the character of South Carolina's Lowcountry with some of the region's most scenic views.—
Gabi De la Rosa,
Southern Living,
7 Nov. 2025
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The filmmaker captures in the film the jubilation of Allied troops going home and even a sense of revelry in Nuremberg.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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So who gets the political heat, so to speak, for the cost of electricity?—
Tom Rogers,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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The menu gets creative with dishes like Thai shrimp curry with plantains, but the star remains its signature bobó de lagosta, a rich lobster stew and northeastern classic.—
Carla Vianna,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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No design elements compel particular notice, but their combination lands a couple notches safely above the telegenically bland.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
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Whoever lands the role is stepping into arguably the highest-profile job in global entertainment.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Grabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabs. Accessed 10 Nov. 2025.
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