1
as in to arrest
to take or keep under one's control by authority of law
the officer nabbed the purse snatcher before he could escape
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2
as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
a pickpocket nabbed my wallet
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Recent Examples of nab
Allegheny County Controller Corey O'Connor nabbed several trades union endorsements Monday to unseat Pittsburgh Mayor Ed Gainey.
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Ryan Deto, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Before the day was done, the fish rescue teams trekked over miles of creek, used electrofishing and nets to nab as many fish as possible, put them in buckets, and climbed up steep slopes to trucks waiting to take the fish to safety.
—Anton Sorokin, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
The deal comes just in time for viewership data on Sunday night’s 67th Grammy Awards, which aired on CBS and featured some historic wins, like Beyoncé finally nabbing Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
In addition to the top Sundance honor, the project nabbed the grand jury prize at the Deauville Film Festival and scored a nomination for breakthrough director at last year’s Gotham Awards.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Deto, Axios, 10 Feb. 2025
Before the day was done, the fish rescue teams trekked over miles of creek, used electrofishing and nets to nab as many fish as possible, put them in buckets, and climbed up steep slopes to trucks waiting to take the fish to safety.
—Anton Sorokin, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
The deal comes just in time for viewership data on Sunday night’s 67th Grammy Awards, which aired on CBS and featured some historic wins, like Beyoncé finally nabbing Album of the Year for Cowboy Carter.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 3 Feb. 2025
In addition to the top Sundance honor, the project nabbed the grand jury prize at the Deauville Film Festival and scored a nomination for breakthrough director at last year’s Gotham Awards.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for nab
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What To Know Jack Lasota, 34, was arrested on Sunday along with Michelle Zajko, 33.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
18 Feb. 2025
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The Bensalem Police Department said 21-year-old Harrison Jones, of Rockford, Mich., was arrested for setting fire to a home with six people inside.—
Stepheny Price,
Fox News,
18 Feb. 2025
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Then, almost missing the cue, Belushi stepped forward and grabbed the mic stand.—
David Browne,
Rolling Stone,
17 Feb. 2025
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Brendan Coyle made five 3-pointers and grabbed six rebounds.—
Staff And Wire Reports,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2025
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In a lightning three-week offensive, the M23 took control of eastern Congo's main city Goma and seized the second largest city, Bukavu.—
JANVIER BARHAHIGA AND MONIKA PRONCZUK THE ASSOCIATED PRESS,
arkansasonline.com,
28 Feb. 2025
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Late last year, a U.K. court ruled that police can seize more than 2.6 million pounds ($3.3 million) to cover years of unpaid taxes from the pair and freeze some of their accounts.—
STEPHEN McGRATH,
TIME,
27 Feb. 2025
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Some common species span from the dark-eyed junco to the red-winged blackbird to the great blue heron, while fortunate visitors might catch a glimpse of a bald eagle soaring high above the river in search of fish.—
Jared Ranahan,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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The show follows a Secret Service agent caught in a web of conspiracy after the U.S. president is assassinated, with no suspect in sight.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
28 Feb. 2025
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The third suspect was apprehended within the hour and was injured when a police dog took him down in the area of Wilson Street and Sunnyside Avenue, Spagnolo said last week.—
Staff Reports,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2025
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He was then apprehended by two officers without any resistance, police said.—
Nadine El-Bawab,
ABC News,
15 Feb. 2025
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But Cunningham used Daniels’ momentum against him, snatched the ball back between his legs, stepped back and drilled a 3 over Daniels’ outstretched arm.—
Hunter Patterson,
The Athletic,
24 Feb. 2025
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On Election Day, Die Linke surprised analysts and appeared to snatch votes from the Greens and the Social Democrats, the party of the incumbent chancellor, Olaf Scholz, and got new voters to turn out.—
Tatiana Firsova,
New York Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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After her rights were read and she was issued the citation, LeBaron was let out of the vehicle and not detained.—
Gary Warth,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2025
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Flores was located in the home and detained without issue.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Nab.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nab. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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