SNAPPING (UP) Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

snapping (up)

verb

present participle of snap (up)

as in grabbing

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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Because of the abyss that comes into play in the mid-30s at RB, grabbing a RB (or two) in the first three tiers is crucial.

— Jake Ciely, New York Times, 31 July 2026
The 35-year-old actor is often photographed doing deeply ordinary things around Manhattan—grabbing coffee, running errands, walking to wherever—wearing outfits that shouldn’t always work but somehow do.

— Sam Reed, Glamour, 30 July 2026

Definition of grabbing

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Former Chicago Police first deputy superintendent Anthony Riccio said catching these riders isn't easy and riders know it.

— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Polizzi, 38, credited regular Pap smears with catching her cancer early and encouraged other women to keep up with their own exams for early detection.

— Shayna Jacobs, NBC news, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of catching

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The aforementioned Löw and Scaloni worked as assistants before seizing the top jobs with their national teams, others – such as Didier Deschamps – have developed that know-how over multiple tournaments before striking gold.

— Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026
Maduro disrupted her appearances by seizing sound systems or shutting down electricity.

— Stephania Taladrid, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

Definition of seizing

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In fact, there are twelve notes (to be specific), all handpicked by master perfumer and fragrance expert Jérôme Epinette capturing a range of floral, fruity, and earthy.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 31 July 2026
This involves a dual-camera setup capturing practical footage for the side walls, augmented by CGI.

— Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of capturing

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snapping (up)

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