Snatch example sentences

Related (10): grab, clutch, seize, nab, capture, take, procure, pluck, extract, pilfer

"Snatch" Example Sentences


1. The child snatched the cookie from the plate.
2. The thief snatched the woman's purse and ran away.
3. He snatches victories from the jaws of defeat.
4. She snatched the dog away from the busy road.
5. The bird snatched the breadcrumb from my hand.
6. The dog snatched the bone off the table.
7. The lion suddenly snatched up the gazelle in its jaws.
8. I snatched the ball out of the air.
9. The mugger tried to snatch the old woman's handbag.
10. She snatched the phone from my hand to see who was calling.
11. I snatched up my umbrella as I ran out into the rain.
12. The cat snatched the mouse out of the trap.
13. The police snatch suspects off the streets.
14. The hawk snatched the field mouse away in an instant.
15. The body builder snatched the barbell off the rack.
16. The mother snatched the box of cookies out of her child's hands.
17. The crocodile snatched the fish out of the water in one swift movement.
18. I snatched the last piece of chocolate cake before anyone else could get it.
19. The soldier snatched his rifle off the ground and took cover.
20. The opportunity was snatched away at the last minute.
21. The professor snatched the exam paper out of the student's hands.
22. The dog snatched up the bone and ran away into its kennel.
23. The bird snatched the worm out of the garden.
24. The kitten snatched up the string and started playing with it.
25. She snatched the phone from me before I could hang up.
26. The baby snatched the rattle from his brother.
27. The toddler snatched the biscuit from his sister.
28. Good reviews and awards were snatched from his grasp.
29. I snatched a quick lunch at the cafeteria between classes.
30. The dormouse snatched up the piece of cheese.
31. She snatched her hand away as soon as he touched it.
32. I snatched up the newspaper and started reading it.
33. My hat was almost snatched off by the gust of wind.
34. The footballer snatched the ball away from his opponent.
35. The hand snatches quickly at unsuspecting prey.
36. The boy snatched the last piece of pie from under his sister's nose.
37. The kitten snatched at the dangling string.
38. The game was snatched from their grasp in the final minutes.
39. He snatched up the baton and raced ahead of the other runners.
40. She snatched the grapes from the vine.
41. The terrier snatched the bone from the bigger dog.
42. The eagle snatched the fish from the lake and carried it away.
43. The idea was snatched from him before he could fully elaborate on it.
44. She snatched the doll away from the crying child.
45. The mugger tried to snatch her handbag.
46. I snatched my hat just before the tornado hit.
47. The prize was snatched from his grasp at the last minute.
48. The puppy snatched the slipper from under my foot.
49. The rabbit snatched up the carrot and scurried away.
50. The child snatched the candy bar from the checkout counter.
51. The bird snatched the worm and flew away.
52. The cat snatched the mouse and played with it.
53. The mugger tried to snatch her purse.
54. The kitten snatched at the dangling string and played.
55. I snatched up an umbrella as I ran out into the pouring rain.
56. She snatched her hand away when he touched it.
57. The dog snatched the bone from the table and ran away.
58. The lion snatched the gazelle in its jaws and dragged it away.
59. My hat was almost snatched off by a sudden gust of wind.
60. The bird of prey snatched the little chick.

Common Phases


snatch at - to grasp something hastily or eagerly
snatch up - to grab or seize something quickly
snatch defeat from the jaws of victory - to fail at the last moment after having been close to success
a snatched kiss - a quick kiss
a snatched meal - a quick, hastily eaten meal
a snatched opportunity - an opportunity that was quickly and eagerly seized
a snatched sleep - a short period of sleep that is taken quickly
snatch sleep - to sleep for a short time only
And here are some more example sentences:
The child snatched at the candy.
I snatched up an umbrella and ran out into the rain.
The team almost snatched defeat from the jaws of victory.
They shared a snatched kiss before rushing off to work.
I had to make do with a snatched meal while working.
He snatched at the opportunity for promotion.
She managed to snatch a few hours of sleep on the plane.
I needed to snatch some sleep before the long drive ahead.
Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.

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