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
Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
To find your nearest 7-Eleven and grab a free Slurpee, search the store locator on 7-Eleven's website.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Peter Sblendorio, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Cars up for grabs include a Bugatti Bolide, a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Torpédo, a 1952 Jaguar C-Type, and a Ferrari F40.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Feb. 2025
After Silver pins Kreese to the ground, Kreese grabs the cigar and tosses it into the gasoline making the entire yacht go kablooey.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 15 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 12 July 2025
To find your nearest 7-Eleven and grab a free Slurpee, search the store locator on 7-Eleven's website.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
Sanders landed in an optimal situation, considering Cleveland’s starting quarterback job is up for grabs and that the other candidates are 40-year-old Joe Flacco, journeyman Kenny Pickett and third-round rookie Dillon Gabriel.
—Peter Sblendorio, Mercury News, 22 July 2025
Cars up for grabs include a Bugatti Bolide, a 1933 Alfa Romeo 8C 2300 Torpédo, a 1952 Jaguar C-Type, and a Ferrari F40.
—Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 22 July 2025
Verb
Someone drops a gun, and a staffer grabs for it; another agent has to shoot him.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 25 Feb. 2025
After Silver pins Kreese to the ground, Kreese grabs the cigar and tosses it into the gasoline making the entire yacht go kablooey.
—Nick Caruso, TVLine, 15 Feb. 2025
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“Grab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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