snatching 1 of 2

as in theft
an instance of theft an industry in which the snatching of trade secrets is greatly feared

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snatching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of snatch

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Noun
  • Vehicle break-in/theft, 2700 block Magnolia Ave., 3:45 a.m. • Vehicle break-in/theft, 3100 block Mission Blvd., 10:30 a.m. • Misdemeanor disorderly conduct: alcohol, 1800 block Garnet Ave., 3:52 p.m.
    Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 June 2025
  • Sixteen merchants were affected in the theft, which included gemstones, Rolex watches and thousands of loose diamonds, some of which were priced close to $500,000 each wholesale, Duke said.
    Josh Campbell, CNN Money, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • The White Sox, though, had other ideas, grabbing Smith with the first pick of the draft for $100,000.
    Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
  • The Ravens believe in drafting corners every year, and the first-round selection of Nate Wiggins in 2024 won’t prevent them from grabbing another cornerback early.
    Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • While Cuomo has the lead, an overview of the poll from Marist notes some voters’ support remains up for grabs for the top contenders, with 11 percent undecided in the first round and 11 percent not choosing Cuomo or Mamdani at any point on their ballot.
    Jared Gans, The Hill, 18 June 2025
  • The auction had plenty of other stunners up for grabs.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 18 June 2025
Verb
  • Pig has been catching feelings on wax for a minute.
    Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The agency said gushes of water flooded downstream villages, catching the children who were fishing or doing laundry on a nearby river by surprise and also destroying agricultural equipment and killing livestock.
    Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Pretending to be dead, Gi-hun and his friends launch a surprise attack, overpowering the guards and seizing their weapons, leaving only one guard alive.
    Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Individuals are seizing opportunities as well.
    Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Snatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snatching. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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