as in grabbing
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 snatching
Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
While millions are riveted by Sunday’s seven-minute jewelry heist of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre, another major sizable snatching, the 1990 break-in at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, resurfaced in the news in a different way.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
But the chick-snatching wasn't all terror and crib robbery, Parker stressed.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The Shea Moisture Define & Shine Edge Gel slicks my edges back without snatching them to hell.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Going into Detroit and snatching a victory, given the circumstances, would be an energy boost bordering on rocket-propulsion levels.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Established in 2017 as Fosun Fashion Group, the firm planted its flag in luxury fashion, snatching up its brands in a series of acquisitions and went public in a SPAC deal in December 2022 that raised more than $150 million.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the Tattu Sky Pool on level 76 will be the world’s highest infinity pool, snatching the crown from the previous award-holder, the Address Beach Resort, on the opposite end of Dubai Marina.
—Nicola Chilton, AFAR Media, 13 Oct. 2025
Some dogs became overexcited before play even began, forcing owners to physically restrain them from snatching the toys, Mazzini said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Finney triumphed at the end of that film, dispatching child-snatching serial killer the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) with help from the ghosts of his previous victims and one of Gwen’s psychic visions.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2025
Noun
Manipulation, threats, acts of physical and psychological violence (to oneself and others), as well as actual body snatching, were all part of Cipher’s brand while Linklater embodied Gen V’s season two big bad.
—Jackie Strause, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
While millions are riveted by Sunday’s seven-minute jewelry heist of Napoleonic jewels at the Louvre, another major sizable snatching, the 1990 break-in at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston, resurfaced in the news in a different way.
—Rosemary Feitelberg, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
But the chick-snatching wasn't all terror and crib robbery, Parker stressed.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Keep going and the path climbs to the top of the arch, a high perch with breath-snatching panoramas.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 8 Nov. 2025
The Shea Moisture Define & Shine Edge Gel slicks my edges back without snatching them to hell.
—Kayla Greaves, Essence, 6 Nov. 2025
Going into Detroit and snatching a victory, given the circumstances, would be an energy boost bordering on rocket-propulsion levels.
—Alec Lewis, New York Times, 1 Nov. 2025
Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Established in 2017 as Fosun Fashion Group, the firm planted its flag in luxury fashion, snatching up its brands in a series of acquisitions and went public in a SPAC deal in December 2022 that raised more than $150 million.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2025
Meanwhile, the Tattu Sky Pool on level 76 will be the world’s highest infinity pool, snatching the crown from the previous award-holder, the Address Beach Resort, on the opposite end of Dubai Marina.
—Nicola Chilton, AFAR Media, 13 Oct. 2025
Some dogs became overexcited before play even began, forcing owners to physically restrain them from snatching the toys, Mazzini said.
—N'dea Yancey-Bragg, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Finney triumphed at the end of that film, dispatching child-snatching serial killer the Grabber (Ethan Hawke) with help from the ghosts of his previous victims and one of Gwen’s psychic visions.
—Katie Rife, IndieWire, 21 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snatching
Noun
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The domestic violence case was dismissed and the theft charge had yet to be disputed in court.—
Tamia Fowlkes,
jsonline.com,
9 Nov. 2025
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Investigators believe the same person is responsible for at least the thefts in Rancho San Diego and Imperial Beach, and possibly all five thefts.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The 5-11 200-pound standout has accumulated mind-boggling stats through nine games -- 1,098 rushing yards and 17 TDs while grabbing a team-leading 42 passes for 974 yards and 18 scores.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jokic put up 26 points on 12 of 15 shooting, while also dishing out nine assists and grabbing nine rebounds.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The first four teams in girls Division 3 advance and while Cathedral Catholic and La Costa Canyon are prohibitive favorites to move on, the other two spots are up for grabs.—
Steve Brand,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Nov. 2025
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Local Democratic leaders say the Republican president is staging a power grab.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Chasing young shoppers has long been job number one in fashion — but actually catching them has never been so hard.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Marion had the breakout game, catching all three of his targets for 116 yards and a 61-yard touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Monday’s agreement stems from the August 2023 search of the Marion County Record, as well as the home of the paper’s publisher and a councilwoman, seizing reporters’ cell phones and computers, among other items.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since seizing power, the Burmese military has waged an unrelenting campaign of terror.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Snatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snatching. Accessed 17 Nov. 2025.
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