1
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
a pickpocket nabbed my wallet
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Recent Examples of nab
Madigan nabbed Critics' Choice and Actor Awards, while Taylor prevailed at the Globes and Mosaku won at the BAFTAs.
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
The artificial septet also nabbed the trophy for worst supporting actor.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
But then The Housemaid nabbed nearly $400 million and got the producer-star a sequel.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Pictured left on Sea Hunt in 1958, Bridges won his first Oscar in 2010, nabbing the award for Best Actor for Crazy Heart.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
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Daniel Arkin, NBC news, 15 Mar. 2026
The artificial septet also nabbed the trophy for worst supporting actor.
—Lisa Respers France, CNN Money, 14 Mar. 2026
But then The Housemaid nabbed nearly $400 million and got the producer-star a sequel.
—Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Mar. 2026
Pictured left on Sea Hunt in 1958, Bridges won his first Oscar in 2010, nabbing the award for Best Actor for Crazy Heart.
—Kevin Jacobsen, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nab
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The owners who were arrested were charged with felonies; however, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg later dismissed the case due to conflicts of interest.—
Marley Malenfant,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Laura, a piano student from Berlin, played with arresting ambivalence by Paula Beer, narrowly survives a car wreck that kills her boyfriend.—
Holden Seidlitz,
New Yorker,
20 Mar. 2026
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So grab your Kindle or take a trip to the bookstore, because your TBR is about to get a lot longer.—
De Elizabeth,
Glamour,
17 Mar. 2026
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Gui Santos put up 18 points and four rebounds, and Gary Payton II continued his strong run of play on the offensive side of the ball by scoring 15 and grabbing six rebounds.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Gil Messing, the Chief of Staff of Check Point, an Israeli cybersecurity company, said the FBI seizing the Handala site would help combat the perception of Iran’s cyber ability.—
Kevin Collier,
NBC news,
19 Mar. 2026
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So, when Ozzie (Kyle Bary), a former child star, finds himself in a heap of trouble, Jax seizes the opportunity to spice up her daily routine.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 Mar. 2026
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From the kitchen, guests can catch glimpses of Hatch Cove, and in the afternoon, enjoy cocktails on the large backyard deck that overlooks original stone walls and towering trees.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
19 Mar. 2026
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Right now, some of the best spots to catch beautiful bluebonnet displays are around Brenham, Ennis, and the Hill Country.—
Newsroom Meteorologist,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
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Security appeared to quickly apprehend the man and escorted him away as sombr returned to the mic and completed the performance.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
18 Mar. 2026
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Even before the positive results are in, Matteo turns out to be a chip off the old block by joining McGee in apprehending the kidnapper, a vengeful TURF staff cook.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
18 Mar. 2026
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Switching between modes is as easy as pressing a button, but testers say MC Mode is the real standout for its jaw-snatching results.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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However, college basketball has never featured a greater disparity between the haves and the have-nots, largely due to the transfer portal, which allows powerhouses like Florida to snatch mid-major stars with such swiftness that the sport has yet to take preventative action.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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The video shows officers attempting to detain Roberto Sosa at an intersection along Hallandale Beach Boulevard.—
Nikiya Carrero,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2026
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An immigration judge has denied the asylum claim of the family of Liam Conejo Ramos, the 5-year-old boy photographed in a bunny hat and Spider-Man backpack as he was detained with his father during the immigration crackdown that shook Minneapolis earlier this year, a family lawyer said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
20 Mar. 2026
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nab. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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