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snatching

NOUN

capture

Synonyms

STRONGEST

abduction apprehension arrest confiscation imprisonment occupation seizure taking

STRONG

acquirement acquisition appropriating appropriation bag bust catch collar commandeering drop ensnaring fall gaining grab grasping hook nab nail obtaining pinch pull securing seizing sweep trapping trip winning

WEAK

hit the jackpot knock off laying hold of pick up run-in taking captive taking into custody

Antonyms

STRONGEST

letting go release

STRONG

rise

WEAK

freeing

NOUN

getting

Synonyms

STRONG

appropriating assimilating capturing catching clutching confiscating earning gaining grasping mastering obtaining pursuing securing seizing taking winning

Antonyms

WEAK

abandoning giving up losing refusal rejecting throwing off

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Anthropic, in particular, has been making high-profile hires, often snatching talent directly from the application-software companies that it’s disrupting.

From MarketWatch • May 9, 2026

He spent the next decade receiving similar recognition, even snatching up a best rap performance Grammy Award for his work on “King’s Dead” in 2018.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Burnley dented Chelsea's chances of Champions League qualification by snatching a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge, while Aston Villa also struck late to salvage a point against Leeds on Saturday.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

United snatching a winner, deep into stoppage-time, just as it seemed victory would prove elusive.

From BBC • Feb. 1, 2026

They would make you give them your swag instead of them actually snatching it off you.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore

snatching

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