as in to snatch
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
don't grab my arm like that
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as in seizes
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
don't grab my arm like that
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Recent Examples of grab
Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
This classy pullover V-neck is the perfect fall top to wear while grabbing pumpkin spice lattes with a friend or attending an outdoor fall festival.
—Kenedee Fowler, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Then later, the first touchdown grab, which gave Florida lead a 10-point lead.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Plopping himself down on it, Mushi then grabs the blanket in his mouth again, pulls it over himself, and settles down for a nap.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Clio Chang, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
With 28 total points up for grabs – eight apiece for foursomes and fourballs sessions across the first two days, and 12 for each Sunday singles matchup – the first team to nudge past the 14-point mark is crowned champion.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
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Verb
The footage reviewed by detectives showed Sanchez grabbing Tole throwing him up against a wall.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 6 Oct. 2025
This classy pullover V-neck is the perfect fall top to wear while grabbing pumpkin spice lattes with a friend or attending an outdoor fall festival.
—Kenedee Fowler, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Oct. 2025
Noun
With Boston Celtics star Jayson Tatum and Indiana Pacers floor general Tyrese Haliburton out for the duration with torn Achilles tendons, the Eastern Conference is seemingly up for grabs.
—Robert Marvi, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Then later, the first touchdown grab, which gave Florida lead a 10-point lead.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
Jonah grabs Henry's gun and shoots him coldly in the head.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Plopping himself down on it, Mushi then grabs the blanket in his mouth again, pulls it over himself, and settles down for a nap.
—Rachael O'Connor, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 Sep. 2025
Noun
Metropolitan Park, projected to raise $850 million in taxes for the city and state by its third year in operation, is the largest project of the remaining contenders, which is partly why it’s favored to secure one of the three licenses up for grabs.
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 30 Sep. 2025
With 28 total points up for grabs – eight apiece for foursomes and fourballs sessions across the first two days, and 12 for each Sunday singles matchup – the first team to nudge past the 14-point mark is crowned champion.
—Jack Bantock, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Grab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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