as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
the brazen seagull snatched the french fry right from my hand
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Recent Examples of snatched
That Black boys and girls her age are sometimes snatched away in ways her white friends typically are not.
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Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Tight end wasn’t touched until the seventh round, when the Broncos snatched Caleb Lohner out of Utah with the 241st pick.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
However, when the train was about to leave, his father unexpectedly turned up on the platform and snatched Peter from his mom's arms.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Though the number of homes for sale has overall increased in recent years, most of that inventory is quickly snatched up by eager buyers.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The ball deflected off Austin and was snatched out of the air by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Derion Kendrick.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Our time together can be pretty short and snatched, and usually ends with one of us hopping in the car at 6am to get to work on time.
—Lucy Thorpe, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
People going out in the street and being snatched from their family members is not normal.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2025
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
Tight end wasn’t touched until the seventh round, when the Broncos snatched Caleb Lohner out of Utah with the 241st pick.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 16 Sep. 2025
However, when the train was about to leave, his father unexpectedly turned up on the platform and snatched Peter from his mom's arms.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
Though the number of homes for sale has overall increased in recent years, most of that inventory is quickly snatched up by eager buyers.
—Francesca Pica, jsonline.com, 15 Sep. 2025
The ball deflected off Austin and was snatched out of the air by Seattle Seahawks defensive back Derion Kendrick.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Our time together can be pretty short and snatched, and usually ends with one of us hopping in the car at 6am to get to work on time.
—Lucy Thorpe, Refinery29, 10 Sep. 2025
People going out in the street and being snatched from their family members is not normal.
—Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snatched
Verb
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One partygoer grabbed a fragrance and practically bathed in the smokey orange accords of Rendez-Vous Ivory.—
Essence,
Essence,
12 Sep. 2025
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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
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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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
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“Snatched.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snatched. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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