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
Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
City News Service, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
One said bump is a particularly nasty, literal wig-snatching fight between Vida and Chi-Chi.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Because of this, many people see an adult snatching a baseball from a child as a symbol of greater societal inequality.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison just became the wealthiest person on the planet for the first time, snatching the crown from Musk after the Tesla CEO sat atop the list for almost a year.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
After some initial snags—customers receiving duplicate cards, criminals snatching unclaimed ones out of mailboxes—the cards began to turn a profit.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Orioles third baseman Emmanuel Rivera lined a single into center field, scoring two runs and completing an improbable comeback and snatching victory out of the jaws of not only defeat, but a no-hitter.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Just as Bay crashed the party in Chicago by snatching three points in their record attendance game, the Washington Spirit did the same to Bay, netting three unanswered goals in the first half.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
But Venables reset everything, snatching Washington State offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and Mateer.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Noun
But the chick-snatching wasn't all terror and crib robbery, Parker stressed.
—Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
Three Los Angeles County men have been arrested for allegedly snatching high-end jewelry from victims who were walking to their vehicles in Fullerton earlier this year, police said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025
One said bump is a particularly nasty, literal wig-snatching fight between Vida and Chi-Chi.
—Jen Juneau, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Because of this, many people see an adult snatching a baseball from a child as a symbol of greater societal inequality.
—Charles Trepany, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Oracle cofounder Larry Ellison just became the wealthiest person on the planet for the first time, snatching the crown from Musk after the Tesla CEO sat atop the list for almost a year.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2025
After some initial snags—customers receiving duplicate cards, criminals snatching unclaimed ones out of mailboxes—the cards began to turn a profit.
—Michael Waters, The Atlantic, 9 Sep. 2025
Orioles third baseman Emmanuel Rivera lined a single into center field, scoring two runs and completing an improbable comeback and snatching victory out of the jaws of not only defeat, but a no-hitter.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2025
Just as Bay crashed the party in Chicago by snatching three points in their record attendance game, the Washington Spirit did the same to Bay, netting three unanswered goals in the first half.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 24 Aug. 2025
But Venables reset everything, snatching Washington State offensive coordinator Ben Arbuckle and Mateer.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snatching
Noun
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American officials have alleged that North Korea is engaged in a long-running effort to use cyberattacks, cryptocurrency theft and IT contractors to gather information on behalf of the government in Pyongyang.—
Nino Paoli,
Fortune,
14 Sep. 2025
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Young Peter survived by theft and by begging.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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After grabbing an early lead Friday evening, the Royals were unable to match their hosts’ prolific offense on Friday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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The owner squeezed her hands into the mix of kittens, moving the babies and grabbing the one that did not belong, which turned out to be a tiny mouse.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just over three months after Paris Saint-Germain thrashed Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich to lift the trophy for the first time, European football’s most prestigious prize is up for grabs again.—
Dan Cancian,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Magazines, books, electronics, drinks and grab-and-go snacks, like sandwiches, wraps and salads.—
Phillip Molnar,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Simultaneously, Foden attacks the vacant space, catching Manuel Ugarte off guard.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Emeka Egbuka delivered on the preseason hype in his first NFL game, catching four passes for 67 yards and two scores.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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But many of the best-in-class companies are seizing on the chance to innovate and evolve.—
Shefali Kapadia,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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Since seizing effective control over the area after a 2012 standoff with the Philippines, China's coast guard has sought to keep local anglers away from the traditional fishing ground.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Snatching.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snatching. Accessed 17 Sep. 2025.
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