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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Recent Examples of grab
Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 July 2025
Now, folks heading to Shenandoah National Park or beyond can grab some gas, hit the jerky wall, nab a Dr Pepper Icee, load up on fudge, use the famously clean bathrooms, and stock up on Buc-ee’s merch before heading back out on the road.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
That would be very tall political order since only two seats now held by Republicans in swing states are up for grabs.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
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Verb
Pick up seasonal staples like this breezy maxi dress and these Crocs recovery slides to comfortably beat the heat, or grab year-round closet staples like these classic Levi’s jeans and this timeless button-down shirt by Gap.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 11 July 2025
Now, folks heading to Shenandoah National Park or beyond can grab some gas, hit the jerky wall, nab a Dr Pepper Icee, load up on fudge, use the famously clean bathrooms, and stock up on Buc-ee’s merch before heading back out on the road.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 30 June 2025
Noun
The vehicle going up for grabs isn’t from the initial 599-car production run but is an extra example Maranello decided to build.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 July 2025
That would be very tall political order since only two seats now held by Republicans in swing states are up for grabs.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab
Verb
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As the old adage goes, the early bird gets the worm—the same can be applied to snatching up the best Prime Day beauty deals!—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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While Kakao was ultimately successful, snatching a 35% stake in SM for 1.3 trillion won in March 2023, prosecutors alleged that Kim, long-hailed as an internet pioneer, had manipulated SM’s stock price to ward off Hybe.—
John Kang,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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No retail center in the Kansas City area is immune to thefts, burglaries, robberies or other felonies or misdemeanors.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Labor groups see home building as the Wild West of construction, rife with fly-by-night contractors, wage theft and physical hazards.—
CalMatters,
Mercury News,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Yemen’s war began when the Houthis seized Sanaa in 2014.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
10 July 2025
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One media entrepreneur has already seized part of the Fyre opportunity.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
10 July 2025
Verb
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If a rushing river is more your style, there are quite a few great spots in the state to catch some trout or bass or other varieties of fish.—
Kaitlyn Keegan,
Hartford Courant,
10 July 2025
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So just mainly be ready to catch and shoot whenever.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
10 July 2025
Verb
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So much for my hope that Jess would get a promotion!—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
8 July 2025
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Maybe there's a path for Turner to get there eventually.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 July 2025
Verb
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The song captures Secor’s complicated affections for a city that is rapidly changing.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
11 July 2025
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It was captured and taken to a rehabilitation center for cleanup.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 July 2025
Verb
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Hit Me Hard and Soft rises more than 20 spaces on both the Official Physical Albums and Official Albums Sales charts, landing, coincidentally, at No. 40 on both at the same time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Another blow could land on July 9, the deadline President Donald Trump has imposed on other countries to secure trade deals with the U.S. to avoid higher tariffs.—
Jim Edwards,
Fortune,
1 July 2025
Verb
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In fact, Prime members can snag this $400 stick vacuum with an impressive motor speed of 85,000 revolutions per minute for a whopping 73 percent off now.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
11 July 2025
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Also worth snagging is this Henckels chef's knife—$78 off through the end of today.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
11 July 2025
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“Grab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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