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
Yamamoto swung around and tossed the ball to Alex Freeland, who nabbed Marsh’s hands.
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Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Shiloh, 15, nabbed a tan Gabriela Hearst dress Jolie wore earlier that summer for the same Eternals premiere.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Her role as the voice of Lady Whistledown has nabbed her 4 Emmy nominations—and one win, in 2025.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Once checked in, guests, many of them without an umbrella and drenched, posed for selfies in front of a giant Miami Swim Week sign, and nabbed product samples from vendors like La Croix soda.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
After arriving in Manhattan in 1987 with $500 in his pocket, Courseau nabbed his first job as a dishwasher in a SoHo Italian restaurant.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 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
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
After weeks of negotiating the budget ($7 million), Roher nabbed a green light from Black Bear.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Shiloh, 15, nabbed a tan Gabriela Hearst dress Jolie wore earlier that summer for the same Eternals premiere.
—Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 31 May 2026
Her role as the voice of Lady Whistledown has nabbed her 4 Emmy nominations—and one win, in 2025.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 30 May 2026
Once checked in, guests, many of them without an umbrella and drenched, posed for selfies in front of a giant Miami Swim Week sign, and nabbed product samples from vendors like La Croix soda.
—Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 29 May 2026
After arriving in Manhattan in 1987 with $500 in his pocket, Courseau nabbed his first job as a dishwasher in a SoHo Italian restaurant.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 28 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
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
After weeks of negotiating the budget ($7 million), Roher nabbed a green light from Black Bear.
—Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 23 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nabbed
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Oppenheimer, 35 of Cambridge, was arrested in July 2024 and pleaded guilty in January to one count of possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine and two counts of wire fraud.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
31 May 2026
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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations over Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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He's also grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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Liliana Escobar made sure the Lions seized it.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During the search, police said investigators allegedly seized 30 grams worth of fentanyl pills, 12 grams of crack cocaine, several digital scales, a BB gun, and two 9mm rounds of ammunition.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2026
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Darryl Brown, a sergeant in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, was caught with the missing items after the photojournalist used a geo-tracking device to trace her missing gear to his home, the state’s attorney general said Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Shortly after he was apprehended.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
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Daunte Pugh, 43, was apprehended by 45th Precinct detectives on Tuesday morning, officials said.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
29 May 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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Yung-Shin Kung said that CTAs had captured the rally in precious metals, primarily silver and gold, at the beginning of the year, before switching to industrial metals that are poised to benefit from AI infrastructure investment and supply constraints caused by the Iran war.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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But generally speaking, did this seem like a concept album to you that was being captured?—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
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“Nabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nabbed. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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