as in snatched
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 grabbed
In the third quarter, as the Lakers grabbed firm control of the game, Deandre Ayton ignited the crowd by attacking the basket with force.
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Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The teen said Cairo then ordered him to get down on his knees, and at one point grabbed his shoulder in an attempt to push him to the ground – ultimately leaving him feeling threatened, according to WPTV.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
People have kind of grabbed onto that and started gripping it and have just started running with it.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
During that March 23 game against New Orleans, Rozier scored five points on 2-of-4 shooting, including one 3-pointer, grabbed four rebounds, had two assists and added one steal.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Another Netflix show, Wayward, grabbed the second overall spot, premiering with 846 million viewing minutes.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
At one point in the evening, after the topic of the Haitian mortician came up, Lemigova stood up and grabbed the mic.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
MacDonald grabbed a knife from the kitchen and threatened to kill himself, cutting at his throat, prosecutors said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Ali-Smith wanted to talk it through with Davis in-person and the next Tuesday, the two grabbed coffee and discussed what would become Cue the Record at Lips Cafe in Brooklyn.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Dan Woike, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
The teen said Cairo then ordered him to get down on his knees, and at one point grabbed his shoulder in an attempt to push him to the ground – ultimately leaving him feeling threatened, according to WPTV.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2025
People have kind of grabbed onto that and started gripping it and have just started running with it.
—Ilana Kaplan, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
During that March 23 game against New Orleans, Rozier scored five points on 2-of-4 shooting, including one 3-pointer, grabbed four rebounds, had two assists and added one steal.
—Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Another Netflix show, Wayward, grabbed the second overall spot, premiering with 846 million viewing minutes.
—Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
At one point in the evening, after the topic of the Haitian mortician came up, Lemigova stood up and grabbed the mic.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2025
MacDonald grabbed a knife from the kitchen and threatened to kill himself, cutting at his throat, prosecutors said.
—Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
Ali-Smith wanted to talk it through with Davis in-person and the next Tuesday, the two grabbed coffee and discussed what would become Cue the Record at Lips Cafe in Brooklyn.
—Renée Onque, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbed
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The prison industry is being rapidly expanded, and people, many of whom are immigrants, are literally being snatched off the street.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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An emerald necklace and earrings from the matching set of Empress Marie-Louise were also reportedly snatched alongside a reliquary brooch, Empress Eugénie’s diadem and her large corsage-bow brooch.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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Gianluca Consentino drilled the go-ahead extra point try, and Avon Old Farms had seized a 29-28 lead with 63 ticks left.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
26 Oct. 2025
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What’s more, after the Velvet Revolution of 1989, Czechs who had their property seized by the state were allowed to reclaim much of it through a restitution system – but not ethnic Germans who lost it under the post-war Benes decrees.—
Will Tizard,
Variety,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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When their 30-foot boat caught fire, the Sullivans were forced to swim to shore for safety, according to ABC News.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Combined with an intense summer heat wave, the surge caught many residents off guard, said Alex Ambrose, a transportation and climate policy analyst at New Jersey Policy Perspective.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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Abella and her friend Darcie navigate challenges, such as being captured by a bee, the new responsibility of receiving a magic wand, and helping a horse with a toothache, with grace and curiosity.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
22 Oct. 2025
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For each sculpture, Tolaas captured molecules present during its material creation, alongside scents drawn from the animals themselves, their habitats and their interactions with humans.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
22 Oct. 2025
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Droves of them just bought the Barezoey Wide Barefoot Sneakers, which have landed in the top spot on Amazon’s New Releases chart this week.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Following her high-scoring performance last week, the actress experienced a rib injury that landed her in the hospital.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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Washington got some more concerning news just hours before kickoff on Monday.—
Matt Audilet,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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Her partner's mom got OP's daughter a gift, but none of her partner's siblings did.—
Hannah Sacks,
PEOPLE,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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This trick can keep stuffed animals, pantyhose, delicate materials like lace and silk, or sweaters from getting snagged or losing shape during the wash cycle.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
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More than 5,000 votes separated him from Beth Pickering, who snagged the fourth and final at-large seat for the Democratic Party.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Grabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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