as in grabbed
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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Podziemski scored 19 points, had six assists and grabbed eight rebounds while helping the Warriors bounce back from a loss to New Orleans the night before.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
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The report stated that Paul Gardella allegedly grabbed a knife from the kitchen and threatened his ex-wife.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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When factoring in the exclusion date, the data shows that Arizona has not paid out any claims to providers once they were caught.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Feb. 2026
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Subramanian snatched the ball away and got by the keeper to score an easy goal.—
Lou Ponsi,
Oc Register,
1 Mar. 2026
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The Kings snatched the lead shortly after killing a penalty stemming from Corey Perry fighting with the Golden Knights’ Jeremy Lauzon, who dropped a hard check on Byfield along the boards.—
Josh Gross,
Daily News,
26 Feb. 2026
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All of the weapons seized from Reyes’ bedroom, except one, were manufactured using the printers, the DA’s office said.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
27 Feb. 2026
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Asif said Pakistan had hoped for peace in Afghanistan after the withdrawal of North Atlantic Treaty Organization forces in 2021 and expected the Taliban, which seized power in the country, to focus on the welfare of the Afghan people and regional stability.—
Munir Ahmed,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Feb. 2026
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It was not just captured in photographs, but on video as well.—
Jessica Radloff,
Glamour,
27 Feb. 2026
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Among his most notable contributions to the field was leading research published in 2007 that, for the first time, captured enough light from distant exoplanets to identify the molecules in their atmospheres.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Snapped (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapped%20%28up%29. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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