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
Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Brown grabbed four offensive rebounds in his first 22 minutes of floor time and either scored or drew a foul after all four.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
If Judge Schimel prevails, however, conservatives will control the court, with the majority up for grabs again in 2026 and 2027, when seats now held by conservative justices will come up for election.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
That’s early enough to swing by the world-class Museo Nacional del Prado and grab tapas afterwards.
—Edward Russell, Travel + Leisure, 1 Mar. 2025
Brown grabbed four offensive rebounds in his first 22 minutes of floor time and either scored or drew a foul after all four.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 1 Mar. 2025
Noun
There’s also a $38 million penthouse combo up for grabs at the Four Seasons Private Residences at One Dalton Street, which is currently the city’s most expensive listing.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 26 Feb. 2025
If Judge Schimel prevails, however, conservatives will control the court, with the majority up for grabs again in 2026 and 2027, when seats now held by conservative justices will come up for election.
—Reid J. Epstein, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab
Verb
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But Cunningham used Daniels’ momentum against him, snatched the ball back between his legs, stepped back and drilled a 3 over Daniels’ outstretched arm.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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On Election Day, Die Linke surprised analysts and appeared to snatch votes from the Greens and the Social Democrats, the party of the incumbent chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and got new voters to turn out.—
Tatiana Firsova,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Although Thailand is generally considered a safe destination for travelers, theft is not uncommon.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
3 Mar. 2025
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With stowaway straps, this dual-purpose duffel doubles as a backpack, and the main compartment is lockable to prevent in-flight theft.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In a lightning three-week offensive, the M23 took control of eastern Congo's main city Goma and seized the second largest city, Bukavu.—
JANVIER BARHAHIGA AND MONIKA PRONCZUK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Serving this warrant with a copy of the Affidavit, and making the search and if the person or property to be found there, to seize the person or the property and hold for safekeeping until further order of this court.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Florida Dolphin Found 'In Distress' Later Diagnosed with Bird Flu, Study Finds Colleen Talty, a marine biologist with Monterey Bay Whale Watch, also told the AP that many people come to Monterey from all over the world to try to catch a glimpse of the elusive northern right whale dolphin.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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The show follows a Secret Service agent caught in a web of conspiracy after the U.S. president is assassinated, with no suspect in sight.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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Nick Crain,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Watkins made some bad decisions in traffic, and the Bruins were able to get away with some contact in the paint.—
Sabreena Merchant,
The Athletic,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Perhaps most intriguing is the new high-res photo mode which captures a 177-megapixel image and can be used without a tripod according to Panasonic.—
Julian Chokkattu,
WIRED,
1 Mar. 2025
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The project captured fans across the world, broadening Biggie’s appeal and demonstrating his growth as an artist willing to push creative boundaries.—
Shirley Halperin for The Hollywood Reporter,
Robb Report,
1 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Intuitive Machines, a space business based in Houston, is attempting its second-ever landing on the surface of the moon.—
Geoff Brumfiel,
NPR,
6 Mar. 2025
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Until then, the U.S. had not landed on the moon since Apollo 17 in 1972.—
Marcia Dunn,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Although Lemons and Yuasa moved quickly to try to get back to the bell, Lemons' umbilical snagged on the manifold and eventually snapped, leaving him stranded in the freezing underwater dark with minimal oxygen.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
1 Mar. 2025
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Lamar also snags his first leader on the Official Streaming chart with the same cut.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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“Grab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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