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
Maureen Burke,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 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.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive‘s morning news roundup that grabs the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and puts them in one spot.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Sometimes an item grabs your attention from across the aisle—but try to keep your shopping cart or basket close by.
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Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.
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Utkarsh Sood
june 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Radke grabs a book and hands it to me.
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Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
The goal is to have a welcoming environment that grabs visitors' attention.
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Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Multiple seats in the two counties are up for grabs, and could go either Democratic or Republican.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Texts, screen grabs, recordings and other records recovered from a search of Rinderknecht’s cellphones and presented in court portrayed a man who was by turns lonely and livid, angry at billionaires and ex-romantic partners while seemingly scared about his own declining mental health.
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Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Eye-catching statement pieces are also up for grabs, including a packable floral tank top and a garden party-ready delicate eyelet dress for less than $50.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Both teams are already through to the knockout rounds, which could take the edge off the encounter, but top spot is still up for grabs.
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Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The next few years are shaping up to be a battle between Big Tech and Hollywood, with the screens, the platforms and every minute of people’s attention up for grabs.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
And, following behind the Wicked mania of last year, Margaret Hamilton’s Wicked Witch of the West hat from The Wizard of Oz will also be up for grabs, with bids starting at $100,000.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
That is a lot of enterprise value up for grabs.
—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Verb
What actually cuts through and grabs attention nowadays is humanity, clarity and credibility in messaging.
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Maureen Burke,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 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
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive‘s morning news roundup that grabs the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and puts them in one spot.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Sometimes an item grabs your attention from across the aisle—but try to keep your shopping cart or basket close by.
—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
The design is what grabs your attention at first sight.
—
Utkarsh Sood
june 12,
New Atlas,
12 June 2026
Radke grabs a book and hands it to me.
—
Marlow Stern,
Variety,
10 June 2026
The goal is to have a welcoming environment that grabs visitors' attention.
—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Noun
So that leaves just one spot that’s really up for grabs—meaning that inevitably, at least one show that was nominated for its previous season is going to be snubbed this time around.
—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Multiple seats in the two counties are up for grabs, and could go either Democratic or Republican.
—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Texts, screen grabs, recordings and other records recovered from a search of Rinderknecht’s cellphones and presented in court portrayed a man who was by turns lonely and livid, angry at billionaires and ex-romantic partners while seemingly scared about his own declining mental health.
—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
Eye-catching statement pieces are also up for grabs, including a packable floral tank top and a garden party-ready delicate eyelet dress for less than $50.
—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
Both teams are already through to the knockout rounds, which could take the edge off the encounter, but top spot is still up for grabs.
—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
The next few years are shaping up to be a battle between Big Tech and Hollywood, with the screens, the platforms and every minute of people’s attention up for grabs.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
And, following behind the Wicked mania of last year, Margaret Hamilton’s Wicked Witch of the West hat from The Wizard of Oz will also be up for grabs, with bids starting at $100,000.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
24 June 2026
That is a lot of enterprise value up for grabs.
—
Rob Toews,
Forbes.com,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabs
Verb
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Trump seizes America’s 250th-birthday spotlight, headlining the Great American State Fair, hosting a UFC bout at the White House and promoting new passports, $250 bills and coins bearing his image.
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Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.
Noun
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According to Center Line police, at least four air conditioning units from a neighborhood were stolen late last week, and investigators say similar thefts have occurred in Warren as well.
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Police in Largo spent weeks investigating the thefts from Arnold’s Airbnb stay.
Verb
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This dooms the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of the villainous Priscilla (Nikki Glaser), who swoops in and snatches the throne.
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Scylla snatches up six of his men, but the rest make it to Thrinacia.
Verb
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Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
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Then something unusual catches your eye.
Verb
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Her book captures the community’s most personal moments, from family life and weddings to sacred religious rites.
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Sequoia's $600 billion revenue gap analysis captures this anxiety in a single number.
Verb
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The Great American State Fair officially gets underway tonight, and people who can’t attend in person may be wondering how to watch the kickoff celebration from home.
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The depth here gets thin quickly after the top four.
Verb
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This time the fly lands just above the spot and floats its way down.
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The announcement lands at a specific moment in JAŸ-Z’’s public calendar.
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“Grabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabs. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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