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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as in seizes
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
Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
For starters, it’s designed with a deep V-neck in a contrasting outline that instantly grabs your attention, and the gold decorative buttons line the front down to the waist for a flattering look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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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
Verb
Your dream clients might be checking out your profile every day, but clicking away because nothing grabs them.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
For starters, it’s designed with a deep V-neck in a contrasting outline that instantly grabs your attention, and the gold decorative buttons line the front down to the waist for a flattering look.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 12 Dec. 2024
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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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