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
Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
And last but not least, grab a handy Duracell Rechargeable Battery Bundle for $15.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Customers are up for grabs, ready to leave a brand over one bad experience.
—Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Verb
Despite being urged to safety by Thom, who has some connection with her family, Alayne grabs the weapon and turns it on the Darkfriend, seemingly vaporizing her and the entire last minute or so of her existence.
—Sean T. Collins, Vulture, 17 Apr. 2025
And last but not least, grab a handy Duracell Rechargeable Battery Bundle for $15.
—Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
Some legal scholars interviewed by The Hill described the orders as a power grab.
—Rachel Frazin, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Customers are up for grabs, ready to leave a brand over one bad experience.
—Tomas Gorny, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for grab
Verb
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His father, Wilmer Gutiérrez, is now searching for answers after his son was snatched by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
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Their namesake bills can probe into the ground to snatch deep-burrowing creatures, whether crabs, shrimp or worms and other invertebrates.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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At the time of Landers’ death, Perry was wanted on an arrest warrant for missing court on a retail theft charge, according to court records.—
William Lee,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
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Prosecutors have charged the teen with two counts of first-degree homicide, as well as identity theft and other theft charges.—
A.C. Thompson,
ProPublica,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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These results suggest that media-savvy Democrats who seize this moment to call out Trump and the MAGA agenda could put themselves in a strong position to become the next leader of the Democratic Party.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
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This shift could unlock massive opportunities for entrepreneurs who are bold enough to act, smart enough to wait for clarity, and strategic enough to seize the moment.—
Dileep Rao,
Forbes.com,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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On Tuesday, Bloomberg reported that the mayor of Heath, Ohio — where work was paused — caught the city officials by surprise.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
17 Apr. 2025
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Doses are given at: 2 months 4 months 6 months 15–18 months 4–6 years Can adults get whooping cough? Adults can catch whooping cough, though symptoms tend to be milder than in children.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the game, Joel intercedes by shoving the man, Seth, and telling him to get the hell out.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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The candidates advanced to Sunday’s contest after getting the most votes in February’s first-round election.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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What to know about Blue Origin after celebrity spaceflight NASA's Perseverance rover captures 'fiendish' dueling dust devils on Mars: See video What causes the Lyrid meteors?—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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The case captured national attention when Shakespeare, who won a $30 million lottery prize in 2006, vanished in 2009.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In this scenario, the team moves down and lands Shavon Revel, who's capable of immediately starting in the team's secondary.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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Videos of people landing sharks — especially iconic species like the great white — get lots of clicks, shares, and praise online.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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This helps protect them from snagging or getting damaged during washing.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
18 Apr. 2025
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Mother’s Day is right around the corner, followed by springtime socializing and summer soirées, so here’s your chance to snag a new purse deal just in time for gifting to a loved one, or yourself.—
Rebecca Jones,
Southern Living,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Grab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grab. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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