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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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Kiki Rice led the Bruins with 21 points and Angela Dugalic nabbed her second double-double of the tournament with 13 points and 10 rebounds.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 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

Superstar LeBron James nabbed another NBA record on Thursday, becoming at 41 the oldest player to record a triple-double as he propelled the Lakers to a 124-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

It was much more likely a few kids had nabbed them, to get the alarms going and the doors open.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken