as in hitch
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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as in to grab
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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Recent Examples of snag
Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Negotiations have hit snags at several points in the weeks since.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2026
Be sure to snag an extra set to upgrade your guest room, too.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The snag, these analysts said, is that institutional investors do not hold a big slice of the market.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 9 Jan. 2026
Negotiations have hit snags at several points in the weeks since.
—Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
The bakery recommends arriving as early as possible to snag the best spot in line, adding that the busiest times are the afternoon hours Saturday and Sunday.
—Kaycee Sloan, Cincinnati Enquirer, 12 Jan. 2026
Be sure to snag an extra set to upgrade your guest room, too.
—Brittney Morgan, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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Over the next several months, the Gutierrezes watched as new roofs were installed without a hitch on almost all their neighbors’ homes, even some homes insured by State Farm.—
J.C. Hallman,
Oklahoma Watch,
13 Jan. 2026
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These are the senses that allow Wembanyama to roll his ankles on crossovers without a hitch.—
Jared Weiss,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Start your very own love affair with Outcrease Retinol Trifecta Serum by grabbing a bottle today, and check out some of Dermelect’s other skin correcting serums and facial oils below.—
Michelle Baricevic,
InStyle,
14 Jan. 2026
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Madison outrebounded Point Loma 36-24, with Stevens grabbing seven and Moore five.—
John Maffei,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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He was named to his 11th Pro Bowl after recording 76 catches for 851 yards and five touchdowns.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
7 Jan. 2026
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Shipley's rookie season turned out to be his most productive, making 52 catches for 600 yards and three touchdowns for the Cincinnati Bengals.—
David K. Li,
NBC news,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The ribbed-trim detailing already sets it apart, while the subtle shaping at the waist snatches every figure.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Jan. 2026
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Then Barnes snatched all three points with the latest winning goal in a Premier League game Opta has on record (since 2006-07).—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The robots handle precise positioning, reduce the risk of door damage, and allow vehicles to be parked closer together.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Jan. 2026
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On one hand, artificial intelligence is rapidly improving cybersecurity defense technologies, but AI is also equipping cybercriminals with sophisticated tools and creating new risks.—
Dawn Giel,Contessa Brewer,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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