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grab

[grab] / græb /
VERB
seize suddenly or quickly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
capture catch clutch grasp grip seize snag snatch take
STRONG
collar corral glom grapple hook land nab nail pluck
WEAK
catch hold of get one's fingers on get one's hands on latch onto lay one's hands on snap up take hold of
Antonyms
STRONGEST
free let go release
STRONG
give liberate lose offer receive

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Grab expects strong consumer demand for its ride-hailing and delivery services to fuel another strong year of earnings, despite mounting headwinds, its chief financial officer said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Grab operates across eight markets in Asia, a footprint that gives it broad exposure to the region’s growing middle class, but also to regulatory and macroeconomic shifts.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

Grab first achieved an annual net profit in 2025 and is investing more in robotics while managing competition against regional players like GoTo Gojek Tokopedia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Grab, led by Chief Executive Anthony Tan, is investing in robotics and AI, including “Carri” robots, to enhance delivery efficiency in Southeast Asia.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Grab the key card when you have a chance.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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