Someone grabbed me from behind.
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Grabbed
//ɡɹæbd//
Synonyms for "grabbed" (160 found)
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Strong matches (48)
Related words (80)
hold the interesthookhypnotizeimmerseimpressinstrumentinterceptinvolveinvolve the interestjobjumpjump atkidnapkidnappinglacinglay hands onlay hold ofliftmake an impressionmesh
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Sample sentences
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The child grabbed the candy.
Source: tatoeba (47398)
She grabbed a shower.
Source: tatoeba (54089)
I grabbed as much SIMM as possible in the computer shop the other day. Say what you like, it was more than just enthusiasm.
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