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
Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 3 June 2025
Rory McIlroy’s dealings with the media drew a response from golf influencer Paige Spiranac as the Northern Irishman’s pursuit of another major title hit a major snag at the U.S. Open.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 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
Where things stand as Trump’s ambitious push for trade deals hit some snags
There’s just over a month left until the clock on President Donald Trump’s 90-day pause expires on most country-specific tariffs.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 3 June 2025
Rory McIlroy’s dealings with the media drew a response from golf influencer Paige Spiranac as the Northern Irishman’s pursuit of another major title hit a major snag at the U.S. Open.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 15 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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Safety-wise, last year’s Fanatics Fest went off mostly without a hitch.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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The party ended up going off without a hitch, as the pictures Morello shared with Newsweek show.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Verb
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One four-person crew in a 24-foot open-bow MasterCraft grabbed their life jackets, wisely abandoned the boat and swam to shore.—
George Skelton,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2025
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Watching robots like Barb and Peter grab your order in just seconds is pretty impressive, but what's even more remarkable is that this technology is already making shopping quicker, safer, and a whole lot easier.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
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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Last year a cat was caught leaping over the sink to snatch some spaghetti from the side.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 June 2025
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One night, a man on a bike unexpectedly pushed me over, snatched my phone, and rode furiously away.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2025
Noun
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If a child is experiencing an acute mental health crisis such as suicidal ideation or self-harm, Miller says most states allow the parent to act alone, especially if delaying poses a safety risk.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
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Because all of the major waves of selling in the wake of some incident of uncertainty were caused by momentary risk that did not ultimately threaten stocks, or the banking system — or, ultimately, the economy.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.
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