Synonyms of nabbed

nabbed

verb

past tense of nab

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arrested
• seized
• grabbed
• apprehended
• detained
• restrained
• captured
• snatched
• nicked
• nailed
• caught
• pinched
• busted
• collared
• committed
• jailed
• ran in
• pulled in
• picked up
• landed
• snared
• trapped
• imprisoned
• bagged
• hooked
• incarcerated
• got
• confined
• snapped (up)
• interned
• bound
• handcuffed
• grappled
• held
• locked (up)
• shackled
• remanded
• jugged
• fettered
• rearrested
• manacled
• immured
• trammeled
• enchained

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharged
• released
• freed
• liberated
• sprang
• loosened
• emancipated
• loosed
• unchained
• unbound

2

as in grabbed

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly

a pickpocket nabbed my wallet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabbed
• caught
• snatched
• seized
• captured
• landed
• got
• snagged
• netted
• trapped
• snared
• bagged
• corralled
• hooked
• copped
• nailed
• rapped
• collared
• snapped (up)
• took hold (of)
• arrested
• grappled
• glommed
• nobbled
• apprehended
• held
• clutched
• detained
• roped
• grasped
• secured
• kidnapped
• cornered
• gripped
• gloved
• lassoed
• abducted
• clasped
• ensnared
• wrested
• entrapped
• haltered
• fastened (on)
• rent
• enmeshed
• fisted
• entangled
• meshed
• latched (on or onto)
• bayed
• spirited (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• released
• discharged
• freed
• dropped
• liberated
• loosened
• unhanded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nabbed

Some of these companies, including Thinking Machines, have nabbed substantial sums from investors before releasing any products. — Shirin Ghaffary, Fortune, 15 July 2026

Cillian Murphy nabbed an Oscar for his haunted performance as the former UC Berkeley professor and physicist whose groundbreaking work led to one of the most frightening, formidable scientific discoveries in all of mankind. — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 14 July 2026

The 26-year-old actor nabbed a nom in the best guest actor in a comedy category Wednesday morning for his Saturday Night Live hosting gig. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026

Though Netflix’s rom-com nabbed a comedy series nomination, voters took the title to heart regarding its two leads, both of whom were nominated for its first season. — Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 8 July 2026

Hacks, which is up for Outstanding Comedy Series, also nabbed 10 acting nomintions, including Outstanding Actress in the category for Jean Smart. — Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Shane Buechele Former Chiefs quarterback Shane Buechele nabbed an invite, too. — Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 6 July 2026

Brown also nabbed two Teen Choice Award wins for Choice Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress and Choice Summer TV Star for Stranger Things in 2018 and 2019, respectively. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026

That turned his first-round matchup into a walkover for 10th-place finisher Alex Bowman, who nabbed the 32nd and final seed in the In-Season Challenge despite missing four races with vertigo. — ABC News, 28 June 2026