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grabbing

[ˈɡræbɪŋ]

grabbing Definition

  • 1taking hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly
  • 2getting someone's attention or interest suddenly

Using grabbing: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "grabbing" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was caught grabbing the candy from the shelf.

  • Example

    The headline is grabbing my attention.

  • Example

    She was grabbing her coat to leave when the phone rang.

grabbing Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with grabbing

  • hands that are eager to take or get something, often used to describe greed or avarice

    Example

    The company's executives were accused of having grabbing hands, taking large bonuses while laying off workers.

  • the act of seizing or acquiring power, often used to describe political or social movements

    Example

    The opposition party accused the ruling party of grabbing power through undemocratic means.

  • grabbing headlines

    attracting public attention or media coverage, often used to describe controversial or sensational news stories

    Example

    The celebrity's latest scandal was grabbing headlines for days.

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Summary: grabbing in Brief

The verb 'grabbing' [ˈɡræbɪŋ] refers to taking hold of something or someone suddenly and roughly, or getting someone's attention or interest suddenly. It can be used in phrases like 'grabbing hands,' referring to greed, or 'grabbing headlines,' describing controversial news stories.