1
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape
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2
as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
a pickpocket nabbed my wallet
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Recent Examples of nab
Three suspects were later nabbed in the Bronx while police released surveillance photos of other suspects, many clad in masks, still being sought.
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
The Wyndham’s Theatre production, which is Broadway-bound later this year, earned Mark Strong the best actor award and Lesley Manville best actress honors, while Icke himself nabbed the best director trophy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Before there were resale sites, discount retailers or Black Friday to nab affordable jeans, there was Lot 201, a budget-friendly version of Levi’s 501 pants.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
Shooting 11-for-26, Butler scored a game-high 38 points and nabbed four steals.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 31 Mar. 2025
The Wyndham’s Theatre production, which is Broadway-bound later this year, earned Mark Strong the best actor award and Lesley Manville best actress honors, while Icke himself nabbed the best director trophy.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 27 Mar. 2025
Before there were resale sites, discount retailers or Black Friday to nab affordable jeans, there was Lot 201, a budget-friendly version of Levi’s 501 pants.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 27 Mar. 2025
Shooting 11-for-26, Butler scored a game-high 38 points and nabbed four steals.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
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Horner, owner of Tarpon Coast Fishing Charters, has since been arrested and charged with burglary with assault or battery following an investigation, according to Punta Gorda Police Department and the Daytona Beach News-Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
7 Apr. 2025
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Police arrested a man on Monday and accused him of intentionally crashing his vehicle into a pedestrian in Stamford in February, which landed the victim in the intensive care unit in a local hospital.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
7 Apr. 2025
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There was not a vast gulf between the teams on Saturday but Wolves had the edge in terms of quality, none more so than substitute Pablo Sarabia, who stepped off the bench to grab a goal and an assist with an ice-cool finish and a clever pass for Strand Larsen.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
7 Apr. 2025
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Roberts grabbed eight boards vs. Gonzaga in the round of 32, 12 vs. Purdue in the Sweet 16 and 12 more vs. Duke in the Final Four.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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At that point, Hamas had emerged victorious in elections and seized power amid a violent rift with the PA's leading Fatah faction, still led by Arafat's successor, President Mahmoud Abbas.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Illinois was among the first states to pass an NIL law, and Kolak was ready to seize the moment.—
Stacy St. Clair,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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Adames also made one of the finest and best-timed leaping catches from a shortstop that Oracle Park has ever seen, which isn’t a claim that can be thrown around lightly.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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How to catch a glimpse of the Eta Aquarids meteor shower in April 2025?—
Valerie Mesa,
People.com,
5 Apr. 2025
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Police believed Jones was armed with a gun during the events that led to Reynolds’ death, but no gun was found when he was apprehended.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Apr. 2025
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He was apprehended in Altoona, Pennsylvania, following a five-day search.—
John W. Dean,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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Guerilla artists, tagging walls at each place ICE has snatched apart families.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Instead of tackling the berries alone, Rubi’s friend snatched it mid-air so the two of them could share it.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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The victim was a 25-year-old woman, and police have detained a person of interest, a New York City Police Department (NYPD) spokesperson told Fox News Digital.—
Audrey Conklin,
FOXNews.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Threat level: Liu and other students now live in fear of being detained and deported and not knowing why their visa was revoked — a practice that until now was unheard of, Khan tells Axios.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nab. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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