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
William Earl,
Variety,
2 July 2026
When forecasters warn about a heat wave, the number that grabs headlines is the daytime high.
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Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Until the guy actually starts a fight or grabs someone by the you-know-what, his money’s good here, okay?
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Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
There is some sort of tension after Olive hastily kisses Carlsen, who grabs her key-in badge to learn her name.
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Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
What actually cuts through and grabs attention nowadays is humanity, clarity and credibility in messaging.
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Maureen Burke,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Meanwhile, Tyreese is outsmarted by the Terminus Tiger Fan, who grabs baby Judith and threatens to snap her neck unless Tyreese walks unarmed into a herd of walkers outside.
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Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive‘s morning news roundup that grabs the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and puts them in one spot.
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Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Chefs will keep the lounge’s location in mind, whipping up local specialties, while a hot and cold buffet station is always up for grabs.
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Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
With the top three places in the group up for grabs, this could go either way.
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The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Second place and a spot in the knockout round is up for grabs when Algeria takes on Austria at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) Saturday night.
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Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
So that leaves just one spot that’s really up for grabs—meaning that inevitably, at least one show that was nominated for its previous season is going to be snubbed this time around.
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Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Multiple seats in the two counties are up for grabs, and could go either Democratic or Republican.
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Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Eye-catching statement pieces are also up for grabs, including a packable floral tank top and a garden party-ready delicate eyelet dress for less than $50.
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Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The next few years are shaping up to be a battle between Big Tech and Hollywood, with the screens, the platforms and every minute of people’s attention up for grabs.
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Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Verb
Once inside, she’s confronted by Tommy (James Eddie), who stupidly grabs her to escort her out.
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William Earl,
Variety,
2 July 2026
When forecasters warn about a heat wave, the number that grabs headlines is the daytime high.
—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
1 July 2026
Until the guy actually starts a fight or grabs someone by the you-know-what, his money’s good here, okay?
—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
There is some sort of tension after Olive hastily kisses Carlsen, who grabs her key-in badge to learn her name.
—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
27 June 2026
What actually cuts through and grabs attention nowadays is humanity, clarity and credibility in messaging.
—
Maureen Burke,
Forbes.com,
25 June 2026
When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
—
Matthew Rodriguez,
CBS News,
25 June 2026
Meanwhile, Tyreese is outsmarted by the Terminus Tiger Fan, who grabs baby Judith and threatens to snap her neck unless Tyreese walks unarmed into a herd of walkers outside.
—
Ew Staff,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 June 2026
Good morning and welcome to The Downshift, or TDS for short, The Drive‘s morning news roundup that grabs the latest automotive headlines from around the globe and puts them in one spot.
—
Joel Feder,
The Drive,
25 June 2026
Noun
NBCUniversal could be up for grabs by 2029 — a pivotal year when the NFL is expected to open negotiations for a new round of broadcast rights.
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Meg James,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
Chefs will keep the lounge’s location in mind, whipping up local specialties, while a hot and cold buffet station is always up for grabs.
—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
30 June 2026
With the top three places in the group up for grabs, this could go either way.
—
The Athletic Soccer Experts,
New York Times,
27 June 2026
Second place and a spot in the knockout round is up for grabs when Algeria takes on Austria at Kansas City Stadium (aka Arrowhead) Saturday night.
—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 June 2026
So that leaves just one spot that’s really up for grabs—meaning that inevitably, at least one show that was nominated for its previous season is going to be snubbed this time around.
—
Rebecca Ford,
Vanity Fair,
25 June 2026
Multiple seats in the two counties are up for grabs, and could go either Democratic or Republican.
—
Anthony Man,
Sun Sentinel,
25 June 2026
Eye-catching statement pieces are also up for grabs, including a packable floral tank top and a garden party-ready delicate eyelet dress for less than $50.
—
Rylee Johnston,
PEOPLE,
24 June 2026
The next few years are shaping up to be a battle between Big Tech and Hollywood, with the screens, the platforms and every minute of people’s attention up for grabs.
—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
24 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for grabs
Verb
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Trump seizes America’s 250th-birthday spotlight, headlining the Great American State Fair, hosting a UFC bout at the White House and promoting new passports, $250 bills and coins bearing his image.
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Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.
Noun
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The two allegedly stole incoming cash and concealed the thefts by generating checks and forging the court clerk’s signature.
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However, as evidenced by cargo thefts such as the recent bourbon theft, there remains a lot of work to do.
Verb
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In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.
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These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top.
Verb
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Kessler catches an empty side screen involving Anfernee Simons and calmly plays in drop, backpedals smoothly, slides laterally for a stride, opens his hips and tricks Simons to shoot before swatting it away with his left hand.
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Any successful catches need to be killed humanely following strict state guidelines, as well as accurately documented.
Verb
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This $20 style captures that same vibe, and shoppers are all in.
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Without a cohesive system that captures user data, builds robust retargeting pools, and systematically moves audiences toward action, that engagement quickly dissipates.
Verb
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The likelihood of lightning increases as a thunderstorm gets closer and reaches its highest point when the storm is directly overhead.
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Their combative behavior gets under your skin as Mars and Uranus align!
Verb
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Don’t miss the clam ceviche—served in shells—plus the potato bread, which lands somewhere between a latke, a scallion pancake, and a roll, and reminded us of pão de queijo, Brazilian cheese bread.
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Set a water bowl wherever the shade lands so drinking and cooling happen in one place.
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