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 Synonyms for snatching
Noun
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Here’s how Alcatraz earned its reputation Clarence and John’s last theft was of a tiny bank in Columbia, Alabama, the records show.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
11 May 2025 -
Sharp had a history of several arrests in burglaries and thefts of catalytic converters, according to the warrant.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 May 2025
Verb
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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
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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
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Other spots, and particularly backup jobs, are up for grabs and right now the depth chart is blank.—
Brad Biggs,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2025
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At the end of that quarter, while Vincent van Gogh’s In de Duinen (In the Dunes) was up for grabs, the Celtics had taken the lead 39-28.—
Daniel Cassady for ARTnews,
Robb Report,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Pig has been catching feelings on wax for a minute.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
14 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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 21 May. 2025.
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