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.
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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.
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.
