SNATCHED Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

snatched

verb

past tense of snatch

as in grabbed

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly the brazen seagull snatched the french fry right from my hand

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Recent Examples of snatched Trump has been warning of the Cuban government’s downfall since his administration struck Venezuela and snatched Maduro in a secret raid on his compound. —

Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 8 Mar. 2026 The former is now in shackles in a New York detention facility after being snatched from Caracas by US special forces in an extraordinary overnight raid. —

John Liu, CNN Money, 4 Mar. 2026 However, when neighbors heard through community message networks that two local men were snatched up for deportation, hundreds of people left their daily lives to rush down to Kenmure Street and put their bodies on the line. —

Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Mar. 2026 As Bones Hyland snatched the ball off the rim and raced up the court, the numbers were against him. —

Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026 As a kid in England, I had been mesmerized by any glimpse ever snatched of American sports broadcasting on British television. —

Roger Bennett, Fortune, 2 Mar. 2026 Subramanian snatched the ball away and got by the keeper to score an easy goal. —

Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 1 Mar. 2026 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 My friends are like, 'Who body-snatched you? —

Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026

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After scoring over Denver center Nikola Jokic in the fourth quarter, James fell to the court and immediately grabbed his left elbow.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Based on court records, witness testimony and interviews with law enforcement, it’s believed that Sarah Wondra, along with one of the roommates, grabbed Michael and brought him back to the Wondras’ house.

— Alex Brizee March 5, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026