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
He was nabbed just west of Anaconda near a barn on private property.
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Alexandra Koch , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Punters heading to Edinburgh will still be able to nab tickets through the popular Edinburgh Fringe app.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Last season, Jones recorded three interceptions and 51 tackles to nab first-team All-Alpha League status.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Back in 2017, Newmar told Fox News Digital that nabbing the role of Catwoman was surprisingly simple.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Alexandra Koch , Peter D'abrosca, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Punters heading to Edinburgh will still be able to nab tickets through the popular Edinburgh Fringe app.
—Zac Ntim, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2025
Last season, Jones recorded three interceptions and 51 tackles to nab first-team All-Alpha League status.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Aug. 2025
Back in 2017, Newmar told Fox News Digital that nabbing the role of Catwoman was surprisingly simple.
—Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nab
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The rapper, who pleaded not guilty to all charges, has been held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center since he was arrested in September 2024.—
Daniel S. Levine,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Popular content creator and AMP streaming star Duke Dennis found himself in hot water over the weekend after being arrested in the San Antonio area of Texas.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Other exterior modifications, all of which have subtly been worked into the design, include side steps, grab handles to assist with entry and exit, mud flaps, a trunk liner, and a dog guard for the queen’s beloved pets.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
5 Aug. 2025
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Cena transitioned into an STFU and Rhodes desperately grabbed the ropes.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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Corporate executives in the technology sector, eager to curry favor, seized on the talking point.—
Jon Brodkin,
ArsTechnica,
15 Aug. 2025
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To offer a personal example, early in my career at a Hollywood studio, physical presence in a collaborative office was a valuable part of my learning — and gave me opportunities to seize unspoken opportunities.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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For all Sacks’ efforts to remain an indefinable cult figure outside the mainstream, he has lately been caught in Hollywood’s tractor beam, with several film scripts in advanced stages of development.—
Julian Sancton,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Aug. 2025
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Dan stepped onto the scene in a tailored suit that caught the light and everyone’s attention.—
Karissa Mitchell,
Essence,
15 Aug. 2025
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On Thursday, July 31, the Federal Highway Police apprehended the suspect after the animals were discovered on an interstate bus, which was traveling from Natal to Rio de Janeiro, per the Associated Press.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Community arrests, by contrast, include everything from workplace raids to teams trailing and apprehending immigrants.—
Isabelle Chapman,
CNN Money,
5 Aug. 2025
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The man who snatched Roc, who was described as being in his 20s and was last seen sporting a black Yankees cap and medium-length braids, remained on the loose Thursday.—
Julian Roberts-Grmela,
New York Daily News,
15 Aug. 2025
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Once, Hockenson snatched a pass that McCarthy would have admitted wasn’t accurate enough.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Officers responded and arrested the suspect, along with detaining the other occupants.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
4 Aug. 2025
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Sanders, who was detained Monday, is heading to the Lake County Jail as well.—
Greg Norman,
FOXNews.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nab. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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