Grabbing example sentences

Related (6): Snatching, seizing, taking, grasping, clutching, capturing.

grab

verb

grabbing (present participle)

- grasp or seize suddenly and roughly:

- make a sudden snatch at:

- obtain or get (something) quickly or opportunistically, sometimes unscrupulously:

- (of a brake on a vehicle) grip the wheel harshly or jerkily:

- attract the attention of; make an impression on:

Synonyms

seize, grasp, snatch, grapple, grip, clasp, clutch, take, pluck, collar, release, obtain, acquire, get, receive, gain, earn, win, buy, purchase, procure, secure, gather, collect, appropriate, amass, hook, net, land, achieve, attain, bag, score, swing, nab, collar, cop, blag, influence, affect, move, stir, rouse, excite, inspire, galvanize, dazzle, overcome, overwhelm, overpower, awe, overawe, amaze, astonish, disappoint, Legal

"Grabbing" Example Sentences

1. I saw someone grabbing the last slice of pizza.
2. Jill was grabbing her coat to leave the house.
3. He was grabbing for his wallet to pay the bill.
4. The cat was grabbing at the toy mouse on the string.
5. She was grabbing her phone to take a picture.
6. He was grabbing at straws to come up with a solution.
7. The thief was caught on camera grabbing the cash register.
8. The toddler was grabbing at everything in sight.
9. The basketball player was grabbing rebounds left and right.
10. She was grabbing a book off the shelf to read on the plane.
11. The runner was grabbing a cup of water at the aid station.
12. He was grabbing his jacket as he hurried out the door.
13. The chef was grabbing various ingredients to prepare the dish.
14. The firefighter was grabbing his axe to break down the door.
15. She was grabbing the steering wheel tightly, trying to stay in control.
16. The surfer was grabbing the edge of his board to catch a wave.
17. The actor was grabbing his script to memorize his lines.
18. The student was grabbing a pen to take notes during the lecture.
19. The bird was grabbing twigs to build a nest.
20. The athlete was grabbing weights to add to her workout.
21. The worker was grabbing his hard hat before entering the construction zone.
22. The musician was grabbing his guitar to practice a new song.
23. The snowboarder was grabbing the rail for balance.
24. The fisherman was grabbing his rod to cast out into the water.
25. The thief was grabbing jewelry from the display case.
26. The cyclist was grabbing a water bottle from the holder on his bike.
27. The actor was grabbing a prop to use in the scene.
28. The climber was grabbing onto rocks to scale the mountain.
29. The surgeon was grabbing the surgical tools to perform the operation.
30. The child was grabbing his mother's hand to cross the street.

Common Phases

1. Grabbing a drink;
2. Grabbing his attention;
3. Grabbing the remote;
4. Grabbing a snack;
5. Grabbing ahold of the situation;
6. Grabbing a chair;
7. Grabbing a quick nap;
8. Grabbing a moment to herself;
9. Grabbing the opportunity;
10. Grabbing a bite to eat.