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 grabs
Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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
The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The old man later finds Rachel, who’s preoccupied that she’s lost Rollo, and grabs her in the stables.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
The filtration technology grabs everything from dust to larger objects.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Fuentes then grabs the phone, takes it inside the house and appears to lock the door, and the video ends.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
In the documentary, Ferrell sets up two camping chairs, grabs a few beers and lights a cigar before Steele returns with a cart full of provisions.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Verb
Video grabs users' attention straight away, especially compared to static posts, and is a more effective way to tell your brand’s story and bring your product or service to life.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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
The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.
—Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
The old man later finds Rachel, who’s preoccupied that she’s lost Rollo, and grabs her in the stables.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 29 Nov. 2024
The filtration technology grabs everything from dust to larger objects.
—Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Fuentes then grabs the phone, takes it inside the house and appears to lock the door, and the video ends.
—Bruna Horvath, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
In the documentary, Ferrell sets up two camping chairs, grabs a few beers and lights a cigar before Steele returns with a cart full of provisions.
—Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 2 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabs
Noun
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Harrell says Barnes has a record of implementing solutions that have resulted in a 67% decrease in murders, a 40% decrease in auto thefts, and a 19% decrease in reports of shots fired so far this year.Richard Harrold, Baltimore Sun, 22 Dec. 2024
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The family's lawsuit also blames prosecutors' decision to treat all retail thefts under $500 as lower-level crimes similar to traffic tickets.Isaac Avilucea, Axios, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In terms of scope and attention to detail, there’s no film or movie that captures midcentury-modern design quite like Mad Men.Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 24 Dec. 2024
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Through those characters, the show captures the full range of the Fallout experience.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
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In this deal, Houston lands Arenado to replace Bregman which would save them quite a bit of money.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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When Satan lands on Earth at the end of Book III, the phenomenon of light, which God created just days before, is new to him.Merve Emre, The New Yorker, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Grabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabs. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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