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
Net
Net verb - To take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly.
Usage example: a police sting that netted drug dealers from all parts of the city
Nearby Word: netting
Mutual synonyms
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Net and Glom. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/glom/net
Glom & Net. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/glom/net>.
Net or Glom. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/glom/net.
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