1
as in arrested
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 grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
a pickpocket nabbed my wallet
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Recent Examples of nabbed
Now with the show’s landmark 34th season, Johnson is fresh off her second win, having nabbed the top placement last year with The Bachelor star Joey Graziadei.
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Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
The brand nabbed the DJ hot on the heels of his Coachella debut last year and his record-breaking Dil-Luminati Tour, India’s fastest-selling and highest-grossing concert tour in history.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Breakout likely nabbed one of the top spots from past perennial favorites like Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones Adventure, Soarin’ Around the World, Incredicoaster and Radiator Springs Racers — which have all shown up in the Best of OC over the past decade.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Hilaria and Gleb earned the second-highest score of the night garnering 14 total points from the judges, coming in just behind the top two couples, Robert Irwin with pro Witney Carson and Whitney Leavitt with pro Mark Ballas, who both nabbed a score of 15.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Smart won the Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy for her role on Hacks in 2021 and 2022, and has nabbed six Emmy Awards throughout her career, along with 14 nominations.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
More recently, the third matchup of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano nabbed an AMA of 6 million viewers in July.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
Pismo Beach nabbed a spot on the list due to its lush landscape and wide variety of things to do, including wandering through rolling dunes.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Zellweger nabbed another Academy Award in 2020 for her transformation into Judy Garland for the biopic Judy.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Mckinley Franklin, HollywoodReporter, 23 Sep. 2025
The brand nabbed the DJ hot on the heels of his Coachella debut last year and his record-breaking Dil-Luminati Tour, India’s fastest-selling and highest-grossing concert tour in history.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 19 Sep. 2025
Breakout likely nabbed one of the top spots from past perennial favorites like Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, Indiana Jones Adventure, Soarin’ Around the World, Incredicoaster and Radiator Springs Racers — which have all shown up in the Best of OC over the past decade.
—Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
Hilaria and Gleb earned the second-highest score of the night garnering 14 total points from the judges, coming in just behind the top two couples, Robert Irwin with pro Witney Carson and Whitney Leavitt with pro Mark Ballas, who both nabbed a score of 15.
—Maureen Lee Lenker, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2025
Smart won the Outstanding Lead Actress Emmy for her role on Hacks in 2021 and 2022, and has nabbed six Emmy Awards throughout her career, along with 14 nominations.
—Liza Esquibias, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
More recently, the third matchup of Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano nabbed an AMA of 6 million viewers in July.
—Joe Otterson, Variety, 15 Sep. 2025
Pismo Beach nabbed a spot on the list due to its lush landscape and wide variety of things to do, including wandering through rolling dunes.
—Hannah Poukish, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Zellweger nabbed another Academy Award in 2020 for her transformation into Judy Garland for the biopic Judy.
—Olivia Singh, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nabbed
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Department of Homeland Security officials said over 700 immigrants have been arrested since the launch of the blitz.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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He was charged and arrested in June.—
Nick Ferraro,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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In front of reporters, the agent grabbed the crying woman by the arms before shoving her to the wall and then downward.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to the complaint filed by detectives, Dials grabbed a handgun that belonged to Sean Perrin, 31, off the bedroom floor, placing it between the mattress and the wall before the two went to bed, the Dispatch reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The Dragons seized another possession with a fumble recovery from Parker Harris — that set up a 10-play scoring drive capped by a four-yard rushing score from Renda.—
Charles Baggarly,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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At trial in December 2023, the jury found Jean — who owned homes in Wellington, Florida, and Long Island, New York, that were seized by authorities — guilty of conspiracy and four wire fraud counts.—
Jay Weaver,
Miami Herald,
20 Sep. 2025
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Brown was caught after the raid failed and charged with treason.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The same was true against Brighton, who were twice caught by City winning the ball and quickly shifting through the gears.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Detainees include asylum seekers, visa overstayers and those apprehended in Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
26 Sep. 2025
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Police reportedly apprehended McGlothin, Samuel and Demisse at the Dublin BART station.—
Kyle Martin,
Mercury News,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bob's escape apparel over the two-day fight for his daughter's survival features cataract-protecting sunglasses snatched comically from a drugstore rack.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Janus snatched up the feature following its competition premiere in Cannes and ahead of its North American debut at the New York Film Festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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The Ryder Cup is the one competition in golf that should be played in front of an intense, feverish crowd, the kind that can’t be captured by the virtual reality headsets European captain Luke Donald gave his players.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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TxDOT traffic cameras captured dozens of emergency vehicles and police units converging near the ICE facility off I-35E and Empire Central.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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