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as in trap
a device or scheme for capturing another by surprise
you fell for my clever snare, you fool!
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as in to trap
to catch or hold as if in a net
easily distracted by any bright object that snared his eye
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
campers trying to snare brook trout for supper
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Recent Examples of snare
Jessica Meszaros,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Beyond your signature snare, what stands out in the new drum lineup?
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Jeff Miller,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Telemundo snared those rights away from Univision in 2023.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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Noun
And their childhood friend Wesley Backer is on traps, banging on a 55-gallon rain barrel for a bass drum, buckets for the snare and toms, and sheet metal for cymbals.
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Jessica Meszaros,
Miami Herald,
8 Apr. 2026
Beyond your signature snare, what stands out in the new drum lineup?
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Jeff Miller,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
Retirees and near-retirees are the taxpayers snared most often by the Stealth Taxes.
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Bob Carlson,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
Telemundo snared those rights away from Univision in 2023.
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Cynthia Littleton,
Variety,
7 May 2026
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The lone bright spot from the midfield was the solid presence of Pedri who played out of position and still had a decent all-around performance, but even he was criticized by many on social media for falling into a familiar trap.
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Golden State sent more traps than usual and didn’t allow the former Notre Dame standout to get clean looks at the rim or from the 3-point line.
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For instance, pet parents keep an eye out for Amazon vacuums that come with tangle-free brushes to trap loose fur without clogging the motorhead.
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This Levoit vacuum just dropped under $200, and its impressive ability to pick up hair without any tangles is a pet owner’s dream.
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There is an art to cutting a cantaloupe, which starts long before grabbing the knife and cutting board.
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Schmidt can be forgiven for making this headline-grabbing prediction.
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Capers called in air support to repel the ambush.
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The Afghan national accused of carrying out a deadly ambush-style shooting targeting National Guard members near the White House pleaded not guilty Tuesday to all charges in a 17-count federal superseding indictment.
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Those laurels quickly become a noose.
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Hours later, Epstein would be found on the floor of his cell with an orange noose around his neck in an apparent suicide attempt weeks before his death.
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Bass’ absence from the city soon caught the eye of right-wingers, with Spencer Pratt, who ran against her in the nonpartisan primary election, and Steve Hilton, who is running for governor, among those critiquing her.
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Prefab kits and plug-in infrared units have brought entry prices lower than most people expect, though hidden costs like electrical upgrades and ventilation still catch buyers off guard.
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The complicated web of accusations is laid out in a series of lawsuits filed in Florida, Nevada and California.
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Bots now outnumber humans online — 53% of web traffic, and climbing.
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The Maple Leafs snatched up high-scoring Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh, a pending free agent, in a sign-and-trade for a fifth-round pick.
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Miles helped the Lynx (11-3) make a strong push for a spot in the Commissioner’s Cup championship, but the Las Vegas Aces snatched the final spot against the New York Liberty with a victory over Phoenix on Wednesday night.
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“Snare.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snare. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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