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
Lopez and Full Play Group SA were convicted in 2023 of paying tens of millions of dollars in bribes to nab broadcasting rights to the World Cup and other top soccer matches.
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
Since launching in 2024, Sneex nabbed the 2024 FNAA Launch of the Year award and has been embraced by celebrities like Gayle King.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Ramey nabbed the fish using cut bait on a 100-pound test line, the WVDNR added.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Apple AirTag Deal The first-gen Apple AirTag nabbed our Editors' Choice award for the best Bluetooth tracker at the time of its release.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
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ABC News, 27 May 2026
Since launching in 2024, Sneex nabbed the 2024 FNAA Launch of the Year award and has been embraced by celebrities like Gayle King.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 May 2026
Ramey nabbed the fish using cut bait on a 100-pound test line, the WVDNR added.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 26 May 2026
Apple AirTag Deal The first-gen Apple AirTag nabbed our Editors' Choice award for the best Bluetooth tracker at the time of its release.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 26 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nab
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Gledhill was arrested and transported to Van Nuys Jail, where he was booked on suspicion of murder.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
5 June 2026
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Jacqueline Denise Robinson, 58, was arrested Thursday following an investigation into financial exploitation involving elderly victims.—
Kairi Lowery,
Miami Herald,
5 June 2026
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Stop here for suggestions on the best nearby dog-friendly parks for your pup, to pick up breakfast vouchers, and to grab a list of participating local businesses that offer discounts to Hotel Lucia guests.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Rollins sneakily grabbed the title and put it near his abdomen.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In April, Ukraine actually took back more land than Russia seized for the first time since 2024.—
Lauren Kent,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Metcalf's father has condemned those who have seized on the race of the teenagers after the killing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Wait, so then why did Benji and the cameras catch him pouring whiskey into his solo cup?—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
4 June 2026
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Owner Conner Mitchell, former manager Taylor Grant, boat owner Gilmer Grant and boat captain Cody Martin were all involved in catching local fish such as yellowtail, rockfish and Pacific tuna.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
3 June 2026
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Odd moment plagues fourth quarter As the Knicks held on to their fairly sizable lead, a fan ran onto the court, tried to take a selfie with Wembanyama but was quickly apprehended by security.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
4 June 2026
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Akindahunsi was then apprehended by UCLA police officers near a parking structure.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
4 June 2026
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Cleveland snatched an immediate 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first on back-to-back doubles by rookie leadoff hitter Travis Bazzana and star third baseman José Ramírez, but then Gray settled in and gave his team six innings of one-run ball on 92 pitches (58 for strikes).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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After an early goal by the Italian forward Moise Kean provided a period of optimism, Bosnia and Herzegovina tied the score in the seventy-ninth minute, then snatched victory in penalty kicks, sending the home crowd into jubilation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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France has asked for its public prosecutor to investigate the treatment of French nationals who were detained by Israel after taking part in a flotilla headed for Gaza, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said today.—
Jay Ganglani,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Deluzio also said he was forbidden from speaking with Randy Cordova Flores, a Peruvian father who was arrested in January and is being detained at the facility.—
Finch Walker,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nab. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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