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
One partygoer grabbed a fragrance and practically bathed in the smokey orange accords of Rendez-Vous Ivory.
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Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Natalia’s story grabbed the attention of the public in 2019 when Indiana prosecutors leveled charges against the Barnetts for allegedly neglecting a dependent.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Bonneville, sitting behind her, grabbed her hand for the last 15 minutes and didn’t let go.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Then Cage grabbed the plane intercom.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday in Yolo Superior Court, West Sacramento police investigators testified that one of Carter’s friends grabbed a bag of marijuana from the dealer without paying before gunshots rang out.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Then a female fan grabbed his arm and yelled at him, insisting the ball belonged to her.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches grabbed most of the headlines from Tuesday's Apple event, so a helpful update to some older AirPods might have escaped your attention.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Twenty-four hours later, Ohtani entered the visiting clubhouse in Baltimore and grabbed his glove.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Essence, 12 Sep. 2025
Natalia’s story grabbed the attention of the public in 2019 when Indiana prosecutors leveled charges against the Barnetts for allegedly neglecting a dependent.
—Lynsey Eidell, PEOPLE, 12 Sep. 2025
Bonneville, sitting behind her, grabbed her hand for the last 15 minutes and didn’t let go.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Sep. 2025
Then Cage grabbed the plane intercom.
—Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2025
On Wednesday in Yolo Superior Court, West Sacramento police investigators testified that one of Carter’s friends grabbed a bag of marijuana from the dealer without paying before gunshots rang out.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Then a female fan grabbed his arm and yelled at him, insisting the ball belonged to her.
—Dan Schlossberg, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The new iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches grabbed most of the headlines from Tuesday's Apple event, so a helpful update to some older AirPods might have escaped your attention.
—PC Magazine, 10 Sep. 2025
Twenty-four hours later, Ohtani entered the visiting clubhouse in Baltimore and grabbed his glove.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabbed
Verb
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That Black boys and girls her age are sometimes snatched away in ways her white friends typically are not.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 Sep. 2025
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When tickets to those shows went on sale and fans struggled to purchase seats snatched up by resellers, however, the vocalist expressed her frustration on her Story.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
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Of course, reporter and friend Erin Andrews seized the opportunity to ask about his recent engagement.—
Emily Tannenbaum,
Glamour,
14 Sep. 2025
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Allen punctuated the drive with a 6-yard touchdown scamper, as the Fishermen seized a 7-0 lead.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
13 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Of those three, Turner was the only one to finish the season without being caught.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Sep. 2025
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French university Sciences Po threatened expulsion for students caught using the technology.—
Melody Brue,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In late August, footage emerged captured by a drone slamming into the 50-year-old radio telescope.—
Tereza Pultarova,
Space.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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One of the WorldView Legion satellites also captured imagery of China's ShiJian-26 satellite in June.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Warners kept Goldstine’s lieutenants in charge of marketing; Cripps landed as the new head of global distribution at Disney by spring.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
16 Sep. 2025
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Yet Nix had a big-time blind spot in Indy, one that landed roughly between the hashmarks, some 14-15 yards past the line of scrimmage.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The show got underway outdoors at Borough Hall with a handful of guests and many more onlookers (the runway was raised, which was a nice touch).—
José Criales-Unzueta,
Vogue,
16 Sep. 2025
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The actress got her start on PBS' Barney & Friends in 2002.—
Julia Moore,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Georgia football just snagged a top spot in the college football rankings.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
15 Sep. 2025
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Additionally, the show snagged a nomination for Outstanding Drama Series.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 Sep. 2025
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“Grabbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabbed. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.
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