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nabbed

VERB

seize

Synonyms

STRONG

apprehend arrest capture catch clutch cop detain grab nail snatch take

WEAK

pick up run in take into custody

Antonyms

STRONG

be immune free give let go liberate lose misunderstand receive release unfasten

Example Sentences

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It acquired Canada’s largest spice firm in 1959, and nabbed a California-based vegetable dehydrating plant in 1961.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The U.S.-indicted Venezuelan government contractor and negotiator was on his way to Tehran in 2020 when nabbed by law enforcement in the island nation of Cape Verde.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

He got nabbed after almost 14 years on the lam, some of them spent teaching scuba in Egypt.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Jordan's nomination for best actor is among 16 nods the film nabbed for Hollywood's most coveted honours, which are set to take place next month in Los Angeles.

From BBC • Feb. 11, 2026

She nabbed a glass of champagne then moved carefully around the circle.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo