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
Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
In September 1856, the three-year-old, 171-foot long Steamboat Arabia, laden with over 200 tons of cargo bound for 16 frontier towns, struck a tree snag and quickly sank to the bottom of the Missouri River, just six miles west of Kansas City.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The Internet Archive didn't snag most of the blog post's visuals, but 9to5Google saved them.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 May 2025
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Noun
With the latest legislation attempting to smooth out the snags in the original Live Local Act, some communities say they could be left more frustrated than before, concerned that changes could erode their ability to guide affordable housing that blends with cities’ existing infrastructure.
—Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2025
In September 1856, the three-year-old, 171-foot long Steamboat Arabia, laden with over 200 tons of cargo bound for 16 frontier towns, struck a tree snag and quickly sank to the bottom of the Missouri River, just six miles west of Kansas City.
—Tammy Ljungblad, Kansas City Star, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
The limited edition is one to snag as a collector’s bottle to stand out on the bar cart.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 8 May 2025
The Internet Archive didn't snag most of the blog post's visuals, but 9to5Google saved them.
—Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 5 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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Her four-hour surgery went off without a hitch, and her recovery did as well.—
Hedy Phillips,
People.com,
20 May 2025
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New piece Karl-Anthony Towns replaced Randle without a hitch, and Mikal Bridges and Josh Hart bring that Villanova toughness and skill to both sides of the ball.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
Verb
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Combs returns to the scene shortly thereafter and appears to grab at the phone.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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The Pineapple Express actress allegedly grabbed and struck van Ree's arm in an altercation at a Seattle airport.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
13 May 2025
Noun
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But Red Sox left fielder Jarren Duran made a sliding catch of Maikel Garcia’s line drive and Mark Canna popped out to end the game.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
11 May 2025
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Happ, considered day-to-day, played catch and was scheduled to hit Sunday.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2025
Verb
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In October, Disney snatched the rights to the annual music awards show in a 10-year pact.—
Lynette Rice,
Deadline,
7 May 2025
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This previous weekend was particularly nuts, with an older gentleman snatched from the streets of Paris' 14th arrondissement on May 1 by men in ski masks.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
7 May 2025
Noun
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There was also a high risk of severe weather issued the afternoon of Sunday, May 18 for parts of Oklahoma and Kansas.—
Julia Gomez,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
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Defense attorney Grace Forbes argued that Brown is not a flight risk and should be released from custody, according to CNN.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
18 May 2025
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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