as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
I snapped up the last remaining cupcake before anyone else could get their mitts on it
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Leave your troubles behind and grab a lime, because Thursday is National Tequila Day.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
25 July 2025 -
Concerned, the roommates grabbed golf clubs from one of the first-floor bedrooms and checked the house for a possible intruder.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
24 July 2025
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Chisholm was caught sleeping and doubled up at first on a ball that didn’t leave the infield.—
James Oconnell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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Fans can catch Snow in the latest American drama television series, The Hunting Wives, based on the novel by May Cobb, that premiered in July 2025.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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One bison might be responsible for capturing several predators, leading to the apparent dominance of carnivores in the pits.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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Accordingly, Osbourne’s music captured the viewpoint of someone out of touch with their own mind, whose good intentions are thwarted by terrible urges.—
Spencer Kornhaber,
The Atlantic,
23 July 2025
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While studying abroad in Barcelona, my phone was snatched right out of my hand by a bicyclist.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Aug. 2025
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Hamilton’s History Says Don’t Count Him Out While teammate Leclerc snatched pole, Lewis Hamilton struggled — at least on paper.—
Kanzah Maktoum,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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The agency seized another $17,000 from Dreamers Arcade, another casino tied to the case against Lopez and his co-defendants.—
Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 Aug. 2025
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Leading a high-spending redistricting campaign that, if successful, helps Democrats seize the House would seemingly make Newsom a hero among the party faithful across the country.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
3 Aug. 2025
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EW.com,
EW.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Symptoms of the disease, which can take up to 14 days after exposure to show up, include: Cough Fever Headaches Muscle aches Shortness of breath The disease can be treated with antibiotics, and most healthy people who get infected usually get better, but complications are possible.—
Melina Khan,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
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“Snap (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap%20%28up%29. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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