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
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 June 2025
But despite his popularity in the heavily Democratic state, Newsom’s governorship has continued to hit snags.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 12 June 2025
Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Robinett snagged the ball and touched the bag for the last out of the seventh.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Noun
Hazelwood's tour snag sparked a discussion on book communities about how President Donald Trump's recent policies would trickle down to publishing.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 June 2025
But despite his popularity in the heavily Democratic state, Newsom’s governorship has continued to hit snags.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 12 June 2025
Verb
That kind of production is hard to come by at the trade deadline, meaning this season would be the perfect opportunity for a team to go out and snag him away from Arizona.
—Andrew Wright, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Robinett snagged the ball and touched the bag for the last out of the seventh.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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The show began without a hitch, but about 20 to 25 minutes later, there were whispers of confusion, then a panicked commotion.—
Jordan Friedman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
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Priyanka's promo for Heads of State appears to have gone off without a hitch otherwise.—
Starr Bowenbank,
People.com,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Now, folks heading to Shenandoah National Park or beyond can grab some gas, hit the jerky wall, nab a Dr Pepper Icee, load up on fudge, use the famously clean bathrooms, and stock up on Buc-ee’s merch before heading back out on the road.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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My father seemed to crumple a little, shuddering, grabbing the edge of his desk to steady himself.—
Ottessa Moshfegh,
New Yorker,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Alas, Denzel Clarke made the catch, and the inning ended without a run for the Yankees.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
28 June 2025
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But Cardinals outfielder Alec Burleson made the catch, forcing Happ to run back to first base.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
28 June 2025
Verb
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As the old adage goes, the early bird gets the worm—the same can be applied to snatching up the best Prime Day beauty deals!—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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The supe-fighting Boys went on the run, but nearly all of them got snatched by Homelander's personal supe army — with the exception of Starlight and Karl Urban's Butcher.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
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And while the gas is well known for its short-term risks in occupational settings, less is known about the consequences of long-term exposure.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 July 2025
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Some of the region's most prolific developers, architects, construction firms and more risk losing work if developers can't use tax credits to bring derelict buildings back to life.—
Sydney Franklin,
The Enquirer,
5 July 2025
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 13 Jul. 2025.
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