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
Miami Art Deco devotees flock to Miami, where lucky homeowners can nab a property in the city’s celebrated style—or a modern spin on it.
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
The Washington Commanders, with the very next selection, nabbed the LSU star and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner.
—Geoffrey Knox, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Diggs nabbed a few balls from Drake Maye, who enjoyed his best practice of the spring.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
Last year, Victoria’s Secret nabbed Hillary Super as its CEO as the company struggled to maintain demand.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Amelia Mularz, Architectural Digest, 28 May 2025
The Washington Commanders, with the very next selection, nabbed the LSU star and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner.
—Geoffrey Knox, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Diggs nabbed a few balls from Drake Maye, who enjoyed his best practice of the spring.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 2 June 2025
Last year, Victoria’s Secret nabbed Hillary Super as its CEO as the company struggled to maintain demand.
—Ramishah Maruf, CNN Money, 28 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nab
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Her estranged husband, Fotis Dulos, was initially arrested in June 2019, along with Troconis, and charged with tampering with evidence and hindering prosecution.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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Police arrested and removed nearly a dozen union workers protesting Mayor Daniel Lurie during a San Francisco City Hall meeting on Tuesday, showing the new mayor’s rocky relationship with Big Labor.—
Barnini Chakraborty,
The Washington Examiner,
18 June 2025
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In the few months since its launch, JD.com has grabbed 7.5% of China’s food-delivery market after its daily meal orders reached 20 million on May 13, according to a May 14 research note from Blue Lotus Capital Advisors.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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To help keep your home safe (and know when your Prime Day packages arrive), grab a Ring Battery Doorbell with Indoor Cam for under $150.—
Laura Lu,
Parents,
17 June 2025
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Creators are making money via social media and e-commerce platforms every day, so there’s no reason why freelancers can’t seize the opportunity as well.—
Chelsea Tobin,
Forbes.com,
16 June 2025
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The Astros did not seize it, bypassing infielder Brice Matthews in favor of journeymen veterans Cooper Hummel and Luis Guillorme.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
16 June 2025
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However, Trump caught the attention of the Republican Party through his comments regarding Mexican immigration.—
Ally Goelz,
The Washington Examiner,
16 June 2025
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If such cancers had been regularly caught this early before, their natural histories might be charted.—
Siddhartha Mukherjee,
New Yorker,
16 June 2025
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He was apprehended by the District of Connecticut Violent Fugitive Task Force.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 June 2025
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Boelter was apprehended in Sibley County, about 50 miles away from Minneapolis, after a two-day manhunt authorities called the largest in the state's history.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
17 June 2025
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California Burglars clean out father-son jewelers, snatch heirlooms, ‘a lifetime’s worth of work’ May 28, 2025 Nasarenko added that the offenses carried additional enhancements since the burglary drew more than $3 million.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The result is, at best, a temporary reprieve snatched out of defeat.—
The Editors,
National Review,
12 June 2025
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There have been similar incidents across the country where immigrants at various stages of legal residency have been detained.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 June 2025
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Kelley, 48, was first detained and handcuffed by sheriffs in Utah County, Utah on Friday, June 13.—
Charna Flam,
People.com,
19 June 2025
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nab. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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