SNAGS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

snags 1 of 2

noun

plural of snag

as in hitches

a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized we ran into a slight snag the night before the show

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snags

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of snag

as in grabs

to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly often late for work, I generally snag a bagel as I run out the door in the morning

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Noun

As Rhaenyra slowly descends into a pit of despair and desperation, Daemon and his armies run into some snags on their assault of Tumbleton thanks to the various tricks Lord Ormund has up his sleeves. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Despite my pup’s best attempts, there have been no snags or stains. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 So now, more than a year later, and after hitting several snags along the way, the election-date change proposal has finally landed on the ballot, labeled Miami Referendum 1. — Tess Riski july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Although viewed as a bar-setter, the Eagles could hit a few snags this season. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Even dead trees and snags are useful, hosting insects for food and cavities for shelter. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026 The fire has primarily burned in grass with some snags, brush and timber, and is burning within the 2020 Loyalton Fire scar. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 11 July 2026 Even if today’s flight had hit snags, China still has other reusable rockets waiting in the wings. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 Alpert learned the hard way after her cat gave it a few snags from their untrimmed claws. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026

Verb

Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026 However, the key to this marketplace are the live auctions that generate the FOMO feeling that snags more impulse buys. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026 Luke Evans snags a quick puppy peck atop the Empire State Building while visiting in partnership with the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative and the Trevor Project for New York City Pride on June 26. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned. — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Ferris, played by Matthew Broderick, snags a foul ball, narrated on TV by Harry Caray from a game on June 5, 1985, with Lee Smith pitching for the Cubs and Claudell Washington hitting for the Braves. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 June 2026 The fish typically remain at a depth of around 3,000 feet, and any encounters with humans have been the result of accidental fishing line snags. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026 In the coming-of-age dramedy produced by Adam Sandler, his daughter Sunny Sandler stars as a teenager who snags the lead in her high school musical and is ready for the spotlight. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 May 2026 Jewelry Minor snags from rings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces can present big problems for delicate fabrics. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snags

Noun

Before every project hits the factory floor, a computer analysis calculates every cut and sorts out unforeseen hitches that can bring traditional projects to a halt such as conflicts between plumbing lines and bearing walls, Glenn said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
In Houston, some drivers were up to their trailer hitches in lapping waters, while photos from Waco, Texas, showed roadways washed away by the storms.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 15 June 2026

Definition of hitches

Noun

Since 2021, nearly 50 North Carolina hospitals and the state’s health department have begun distributing the wristbands, to give mothers and care providers a visual reminder of the life-threatening health risks after birth.

— Andrew Jones, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2026
The rapid release of stockpiles in the wake of disruption related to the Iran war is raising the operational risks.

— Leonie Kidd, CNBC, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of risks

Verb

Tyler Clouse / Getty Images Earlier, Twins players and team legends also toured the movie site with several participating in father-son catches.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Be sure to grab a chocolate babka muffin and a slice of whatever the cake of the week is, as well as anything else that catches your eye.

— Kyle Beechey, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of catches

Verb

In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of snatches

Verb

An Acquisition Chain, Not A One-Off OpenRouter lands on top of a stack Stripe has been assembling piece by piece.

— Janakiram MSV, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
An indie film with no stars, no distribution machine, no marketing budget, and made by a first-time writer/director somehow lands thousands of theater bookings and then makes more than 10x its budget.

— Justine Bateman, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026

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