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
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
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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So far this year, the Police Department has recorded more than 57,000 retail thefts; at this time last year, there were 55,543.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Tens of millions of packages are stolen from apartments, condos and homes each year, and the thefts are costing American consumers billions of dollars.Kate Nishimura, Sourcing Journal, 11 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The clip captures a group of little penguins, the world's smallest penguin species, waddling back toward the shore on a beach coast in New Zealand.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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The film lands an emotional gut punch with its verité filmmaking style while also shining a light on the strains the American justice system can put on families.Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Grabs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grabs. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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