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as in cheated
to rob by the use of trickery or threats
an old scam that's been used for years to nobble unsuspecting London tourists
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
a London bobby nobbled the pickpocket just as he was about to make off with the tourist's watch
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nobbled
Verb
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Hilton on Tuesday addressed the president’s unfounded but vociferous claims that Democrats have massively cheated in our recent election.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026 -
People are robbed, assaulted and cheated.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
8 June 2026
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Ogwumike, who spent the past two seasons in Seattle, also grabbed nine rebounds to move into fourth on the WNBA career list, passing Rebekkah Brunson.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Rays stung with two outs again in the sixth.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
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The EpiPen in case you’ve been stung by reality.—
Emily Zemler,
Rolling Stone,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Running back Jonathon Brooks, who is returning from back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee, caught a pass across the middle from Young and blazed down the field through traffic.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The Knicks trailed, 81-52, when Wembanyama’s elbow caught Towns in the chin, resulting in a flagrant foul.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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The photograph really feels like a still plucked from the book, that’s rare.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
11 Dec. 2025
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Some themes build on current trends in the market; others are plucked from consumers’ niche interests.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Dec. 2025
Verb
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His sister snatched the sheet back in disbelief, only to see his blank face seemingly devoid of life.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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After their first egg of 2026 was snatched by Ravens, Jackie laid two more eggs that hatched in April and will likely fledge from the nest in July.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
Verb
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With inflation up 25% since 2020, more families are squeezed.—
Jim Morrill,
Charlotte Observer,
11 Dec. 2025
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Colorado families are being squeezed by the current economy which makes the Together for Colorado Toy Drive more important than ever this year.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
10 Dec. 2025
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Detectives served a search warrant at Miner’s home and seized multiple items, including his cellphone.—
Amy McDaniel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Dec. 2025
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In recent years, the facelift has seized the zeitgeist.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
11 Dec. 2025
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“Nobbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nobbled. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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