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
When the results were called, Swift’s Showgirl had packed enough glitter to retain the crown, and nab another chart double.
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Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
His efforts paid off as Chalamet nabbed a SAG award and was nominated for both an Oscar and a Golden Globe.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Spanberger pulled ahead among independent voters, nabbing 57% of support while her Republican challenger had 32%.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Collectively, 52 movies will nab incentives.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
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Lars Brandle, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2025
His efforts paid off as Chalamet nabbed a SAG award and was nominated for both an Oscar and a Golden Globe.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Spanberger pulled ahead among independent voters, nabbing 57% of support while her Republican challenger had 32%.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 23 Oct. 2025
Collectively, 52 movies will nab incentives.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nab
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An 18-year old wanted on multiple felony charges was arrested Monday after officers rammed his vehicle in West Memphis, the Arkansas State Police said in a news release Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
23 Oct. 2025
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Police confirmed Wednesday that six people had been arrested in relation to the violence.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
22 Oct. 2025
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The Asian restaurant joins what has become an increasingly attractive section of Meridian for grabbing food.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Clinton years and the 1990s, defined by continuous domestic economic growth and headline-grabbing scandals, were a time when liberal idealism was so strong that Aaron Sorkin wrote a show about it.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
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As my daughter’s face paled, and a man in a clown mask stalked the aisles, panic seized my limbs.—
Christa Carmen,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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The final was 28-7, as Rashee Rice caught a fourth-quarter touchdown pass to add to the lead.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
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With Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel both out, the 10th-year NFL veteran caught all four of his targets for 36 yards — trailing only Jaylin Lane, Chris Moore and Zach Ertz in receiving for Washington.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Hennie said the person was apprehended without incident.—
David Ferrara,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
22 Oct. 2025
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Imperiale was apprehended in 2021 and later deported to Italy, where he is now incarcerated.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
20 Oct. 2025
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Japan says at least 17 of its citizens were snatched by North Korean agents in the late 1970s and 1980s – alongside hundreds of unexplained cases.—
Hilary Whiteman,
CNN Money,
28 Oct. 2025
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The pair then broke into two high-security display cases, snatched various pieces of crown jewels on display, and scurried back down the ladder and escaped.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
27 Oct. 2025
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More than 60 South Korean nationals were deported from Cambodia and police are seeking to detain most of them over allegations they were involved in online scams.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
25 Oct. 2025
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While deputies searched the shelter, a man fell through the ceiling and was immediately detained, Enriquez said.—
Perry Vandell,
AZCentral.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nab. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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