grabs 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of grab

grabs

2 of 2

noun

plural of grab
as in thefts
an instance of theft a political activist who thinks the government's lease of public lands to logging companies amounts to an illegal land grab

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Recent Examples of grabs
Verb
Whichever item the baby grabs is thought to predict their future. Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 For example, if the child grabs money, that could be an indicator of future wealth. Regina Kim, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Convention grabs spotlight CPD and other public safety stakeholders devoted much time and attention this year to the Democratic National Convention in late August. Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 29 Dec. 2024 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabs
Noun
  • The classification of some minor thefts as Estes robberies raises questions about the reliability of the LAPD’s crime figures, which have come under scrutiny in years past.
    Libor Jany, Los Angeles Times, 3 Jan. 2025
  • The thefts were first noticed and reported to the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry in June 2021 after Sony Music Entertainment learned that a cloud account belonging to Upsahl had been compromised.
    Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • That is to say, Pinterest captures a wealth of data and culturally translates it into something more meaningful.
    Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
  • This film captures the rise, reign, and subsequent fadeout of one of pop music’s most influential artists, but also shines a light on how Black artists in America navigate the unseen burden that comes with their success.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 26 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • There are no age restrictions, and guests can choose from a 30-minute adventure or a 60-minute one that lands on the ice for a bit of easy on-foot exploration.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 Jan. 2025
  • Expect a trade, possibly a deal that lands a long-term solution.
    Allan Mitchell, The Athletic, 6 Jan. 2025

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“Grabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabs. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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