nab
verb (used with object)
to arrest or capture.
Example Sentences
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You find him on the official state seal, and if you get nabbed speeding on the freeway, there he is, embroidered on the CHP officer’s uniform patch.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Scoundrel, a restaurant on Main Street, nabbed a star.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
While robot servers nabbed some fun headlines, slow and spotty Wi-Fi, aging devices and confusing order-placing software were making it difficult for staff to serve customers, he said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026
Though Netflix’s rom-com nabbed a comedy series nomination, voters took the title to heart regarding its two leads, both of whom were nominated for its first season.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026
Aretha nabbed it with her teeth and tossed it in the air.
From "Crenshaw" by Katherine Applegate
