How to Use snatch in a Sentence

snatch

verb

• She snatched the toy from his hands.
• An eagle swooped down and snatched one of the hens.
• By day, fire ants sting them to death and seagulls snatch them from the sand.
  — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 1 Sep. 2022
• The group has not fared well over the decades since Lolita and others were snatched.
  — Bill Kearney, Sun Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2023
• The customer snatched the necklace from her hand and ran.
  — Paige Williams, The New Yorker, 18 Mar. 2024
• Each got one last chance in overtime to snatch a win back.
  — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2022
• Lord's friend had his necklace snatched away and then he was struck.
  — Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 28 Mar. 2024
• After Asher snatches back the money, the girl puts a curse on him.
  — Jordan Moreau, Variety, 12 Oct. 2023
• Garbin told jurors that his role was to be part of the team that broke into Whitmer's home and snatch her.
  — Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 24 Aug. 2022
• These deals last only for a few more hours, so be sure to snatch them up before they’re gone.
  — Lily Gray, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Oct. 2022
• She hadn’t been snatched by a serial killer and thrown into a car.
  — Monica Hesse, Washington Post, 9 Aug. 2023
• Brooks snatched a sideline pass from Mayden out of the air in the first quarter and turned it into a 35-yard TD.
  — Kirk Kenney, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 Sep. 2023
• If your friend has had that pair of New Balances on their list for a while, now is the time to snatch them up before it's gone.
  — Daisy Maldonado, SELF, 9 Dec. 2022
• Smith, who led Utah with 19 points, snatched the defensive rebound and raced up the court, driving straight to the rim.
  — Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 16 Feb. 2024
• On August 10, Keke Palmer snatched my edges and any hint of hair on my scalp with her blue-streaked, layered hair.
  — Gabi Thorne, Allure, 15 Aug. 2023
• The vacuum’s 20 volts of power snatch up dust, dirt, crumbs, and more from hard floors and carpets.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 22 Feb. 2024
• After all, if Christians are snatched up in the Rapture, who’s going to take care of their dogs?
  — Greg Garrison | , al, 14 Sep. 2023
• The children also get in on the act before a man arrives on the scene and snatches some for himself.
  — Michael Dorgan, Fox News, 2 Nov. 2023
• Reid snatches french fries from Jake and a burger from Mahomes.
  — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Feb. 2024
• In one PhRMA ad, a smarmy guy in a suit snatches away a young woman’s prescription.
  — Arthur Allen, oregonlive, 10 July 2023
• If the Spurs draft first, they are expected to snatch up Wembanyama.
  — Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 18 Feb. 2023
• Some larger owls such as the great horned owl can snatch up rabbits, skunks or even other owls, Williams said.
  — Megan Marples, CNN, 9 Feb. 2024
• The ball bounced off his helmet and Aiyuk, who was already taking a spill, snatched the ball with one hand and hauled in a ridiculous catch.
  — Jason Mastrodonato, The Mercury News, 29 Jan. 2024
• Seeing a chance to snatch the world’s most popular app at a fire-sale price, suitors swooped in.
  — Alex W. Palmer, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2022
• The defensive back jumped just a little higher and at the right angle to snatch the ball out of Edwards' hands.
  — Victoria Hernandez, USA TODAY, 19 Sep. 2022
• Ryder Kost was able to snatch a pass out of the air while rushing the QB and returned the interception all the way for a touchdown.
  — Azcentral Sports, The Arizona Republic, 2 Sep. 2022
• Pants ride lower and shirts cling tighter for want of a perch, but there’s something to be said for a loose shirt free to snatch a breeze on your behalf.
  — Melvin Backman, Los Angeles Times, 12 Oct. 2023
• Results often mean a tiny, or snatched waist, and a curvier, fuller behind.
  — Suzette Hackney, USA TODAY, 11 Mar. 2023
• And there isn’t an obvious choice to snatch the baton from Álvarez once his time is over.
  — Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2023
• Along with a fierce corset that can snatch your waist, this BB features adjustable straps and a supportive shelf bra.
  — Samantha Olson, Seventeen, 30 Jan. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024