Apprehend
Glom
Glom verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: the manager glommed the shoplifter just as she was about to bolt out of the store
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Glom and Apprehend. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apprehend/glom
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