as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
I snapped up the last remaining cupcake before anyone else could get their mitts on it
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The team still must determine who will grab the eighth spot in the bullpen.—
Dan Hayes,
The Athletic,
25 Mar. 2025 -
She was seen writhing in pain grabbing her right knee.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
25 Mar. 2025
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
14 Apr. 2025
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Weekend 1 Livestream Aside from catching festival-goers’ TikToks or social posts, the only way to livestream Coachella from home is through the Coachella livestream on YouTube this year.—
Julyssa Lopez,
Rolling Stone,
14 Apr. 2025
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Under Gray’s leadership, the Rose BC captured the inaugural Unrivaled championship.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The former pastor of a Virginia megachurch has been convicted of burglary and stalking after video captured him sneaking into the home of a previous member of his congregation.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr.,
USA TODAY,
22 Mar. 2025
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Guerilla artists, tagging walls at each place ICE has snatched apart families.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Instead of tackling the berries alone, Rubi’s friend snatched it mid-air so the two of them could share it.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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At that point, Hamas had emerged victorious in elections and seized power amid a violent rift with the PA's leading Fatah faction, still led by Arafat's successor, President Mahmoud Abbas.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Apr. 2025
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Illinois was among the first states to pass an NIL law, and Kolak was ready to seize the moment.—
Stacy St. Clair,
ProPublica,
4 Apr. 2025
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Perry shared a series of photographs of Lucio growing up: at 3 months, 7 months, and a year old, with his hair getting longer and curlier each time, before bringing the now 18-month-old Lucio into the video.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In the game, Joel intercedes by shoving the man, Seth, and telling him to get the hell out.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
14 Apr. 2025
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“Snap (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap%20%28up%29. Accessed 18 Apr. 2025.
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