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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2
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
Neon has nabbed its fifth film in the Cannes Film Festival competition slate with Na Hong-Jin’s Hope.
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Clearly, people plan ahead to nab the seats outdoors around the fire pits, with show-stopping views, but don't write off the interior either.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Goldstonewerse, 34, of Brooklyn Heights was nabbed Wednesday morning for stalking and aggravated harassment.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
After López’s offering hit the backstop, Heim made a throw to second to try to nab Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 10 Apr. 2026
Clearly, people plan ahead to nab the seats outdoors around the fire pits, with show-stopping views, but don't write off the interior either.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Apr. 2026
Jonathan Goldstonewerse, 34, of Brooklyn Heights was nabbed Wednesday morning for stalking and aggravated harassment.
—Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 9 Apr. 2026
After López’s offering hit the backstop, Heim made a throw to second to try to nab Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nab
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Game warden testifies about arresting Horner Texas Game Warden Josh Espinoza was the first witness to testify on Wednesday morning.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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In 2022, a prominent former member of the national team was arrested for allegedly protesting against the country's leadership.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Mornings tend to revolve around Regatta Buffet, or, for something lighter and more grab-and-go, Café Madeleine or Bahama Bagel.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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Feel daring, attention-grabbing and unapologetically you.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
7 Apr. 2026
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According to the search warrant, investigators went through the home and reported seizing 13 blue capsule pills marked R3060.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Apr. 2026
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Brendan Carr, the chairman of the FCC who is rarely shy on any media topic, seized on the issue of accessible sports rights in a post on X earlier this year.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ravensbergen is a rare southpaw as a right-catching goalie (coincidentally, as is Askarov).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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But most patients don’t notice a flea bite before catching typhus.—
Don Sweeney
April 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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Rodriguez was apprehended in Pennsylvania, and the DA said he'll be extradited to New York City next week, also for second-degree murder and other charges.—
Lisa Rozner,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As the car came to a stop, two suspects fled, but they were chased down by officers and apprehended.—
Bay City News Service,
Mercury News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Jurors in Tanner Horner's murder trial viewed photos of his FedEx truck, the grim vessel prosecutors say was used to snatch 7-year-old Athena Strand from her own driveway and end her life.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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However, at this pace, the former first rounder may very well snatch that top spot on the namesake marquee.—
John Laghezza,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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The two were detained for over a week this past winter.—
Frankie McLister,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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In Gulf states, hundreds of people have been arrested or detained for posting videos of strikes and military facilities to social media.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nab. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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