How to Use snag in a Sentence

snag

1 of 2 noun

• I caught my sleeve on a snag and tore it.
• My sweater has a snag where I caught it on a nail.
• The top of a snag killed by drought and beetles broke free and fell on his head.
  — Kyle Dickman, Outside Online, 13 July 2022
• The snags didn’t end there: His mic cut out for about a minute toward the end.
  — Hannah Knowles, Marianne Levine and Dylan Wells, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2023
• Keep in Mind There were a few loose threads and a minor snag on the top sheet.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2023
• Don’t let dirt, stains, snags, or small tears scare you.
  — Kelly Klein, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2023
• While there are a few snags, the weave of the fabric easily hides them.
  — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
• Keep in Mind: One tester noticed small snags in the fabric.
  — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2023
• Prevent snags by dabbing hot glue on the back of the rug to secure loose ends.
  — Amber Wagner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
• In the meantime, keep an eye out for signs of wear, such as tears, snags, or stains that won’t come out.
  — Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2023
• Madden is the latest snag for CAA which has been on a bit of a signing spree.
  — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Nov. 2022
• But Ramírez’s snag and throw to Naylor, who stretched to pick a short-hop at first, nailed the runner by a step and kept the score tied at 8.
  — Joe Noga, cleveland, 10 May 2022
• However, one last-moment snag forced her to call off the whole project.
  — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
• The last-minute snag created a tense standoff on the second day of what was meant to be a four-day cease-fire.
  — CBS News, 25 Nov. 2023
• The entire defense dropped and did pushups after Agholor’s snag.
  — Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022
• This formula was durable against snags and lasted the full two weeks.
  — Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
• The strategy had a snag, though: The shares bought directly from Grayscale were locked up for six months at a time.
  — Muyao Shen, Fortune, 22 July 2022
• Aside from the one snag that appeared after the first wash, no other pilling or snags occurred.
  — Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
• The tool heats up quickly on every mode and every barrel is smooth and snag-free for glossy, smooth styling.
  — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 19 May 2022
• Bourne made an impressive leaping snag during the first quarter of the game.
  — oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2023
• This rug came with no loose threads or snags, and after using it for a few months, its color did not fade.
  — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
• Despite any snags, the audience was on their feet throughout the night dancing and singing along.
  — Melody Chiu, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
• The tights are durable enough to just stuff your foot right into it without worrying about runs or snags.
  — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2023
• The first snag was a zoning change requirement, and Burn said that turned into a $1-million process.
  — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2022
• There were no lingering stains after the blanket went through the wash, and no snags or loose threads appeared.
  — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
• If Salke indeed wanted Rapaport in the job, there was one big snag.
  — Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2023
• Keep scrolling to see all the Supergoop deals to snag during this sale and stay protected all year long.
  — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 8 July 2022
• But that progress hit some snags last season as injuries ravaged the Trojans’ depth on defense.
  — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
• However, some snags kept pushing the reopening date back.
  — Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
• Even then, the item should be placed in a mesh laundry bag to prevent snags and pulls.
  — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2026

snag

2 of 2 verb

• The shortstop snagged the grounder.
• I snagged my favorite sweater on a nail.
• The police snagged the suspect as he was trying to run away.
• Can I snag a ride from you?
• I managed to snag the information I needed from the Internet.
• Plus, the sheets washed well and didn’t snag or fade in color.
  — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2023
• To see the full lineup — and snag last-minute tickets — see here.
  — Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 May 2023
• The Padres also snagged Sean Reynolds in the deal with the Marlins to deepen the farm system.
  — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2023
• Read all about the process and tips for snagging some tickets here.
  — Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Aug. 2023
• The zipper feels well-made and durable and never snagged on the clothes inside.
  — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023
• The clever design doesn't snag on ropes and harness gear loops.
  — WIRED, 28 Sep. 2023
• Amazon’s two-day shopping event is the perfect time to snag some of the year’s best deals.
  — Amy Stanford, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
• Now for the best part: Amazon shoppers can snag all 27 colors of the maxi dress on sale.
  — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 May 2023
• So once again, Hynes hasn’t had to wait long to snag another top job.
  — Carol Schram, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2023
• There were no loose threads, snagging, or pilling, and the color remained bright and crisp.
  — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
• To jump on the red trend, snag the Ugg Coquette Slippers for as little as $84.
  — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
• So why discard your favorite romper that snagged on a hook?
  — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 13 Sep. 2023
• So, ditch your old skinny jeans and snag one of these pairs that even my Gen Z teens approve of.
  — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
• Anne Hathaway just snagged a piping hot look fresh off of the catwalk.
  — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2023
• There’s a chance Kahan could snag his first chart double.
  — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2024
• And that makes snagging one of these devices for less an even sweeter deal.
  — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023
• No skimping on a first pick to snag a better prospect later.
  — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 10 July 2023
• Among the many warm records in recent days, Washington snagged a new one for the warm low on Thursday.
  — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
• Check out the best way to snag affordable tickets to this year’s Super Bowl here.
  — Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Jan. 2024
• The men bent the fence post into the shape of a shepherds hook and began plying the bottom of the small farm pond in hopes of snagging Haack’s buck.
  — Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 20 Dec. 2023
• Another reason to snag an Ikon Pass is its list of perks.
  — Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
• The two had met a few days earlier when Sarhadi snagged tickets to the band’s show in Brooklyn.
  — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2023
• Head over to Wayfair to snag the dresser that’s my new favorite furniture piece, or keep scrolling to shop more stylish options.
  — Megan Schaltegger, PEOPLE, 26 Jan. 2026
• Regardless of which picks steal your heart, be sure to snag them for yourself or your valentine ahead of the holiday.
  — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 26 Jan. 2026
• Reserve early to snag a table with a view or, weather permitting, out on the patio, with all the views.
  — Laura Itzkowitz, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026