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
Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Glendale Community College's commencement ceremonies hit a snag just as students were walking across the stage to get their diplomas last week.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 20 May 2026
Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 1 June 2026
In the pivotal fifth, Ruvalcaba snagged a line drive and threw to first baseman Kylee Jepson for a double play.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
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Noun
Jessica Sanders, the executive director of Sacramento Tree Foundation, said stumps could be used as habitats for snags, owls or other wildlife.
—Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
Glendale Community College's commencement ceremonies hit a snag just as students were walking across the stage to get their diplomas last week.
—Jude Joffe-Block, NPR, 20 May 2026
Verb
Senior captains Reding and Selena Wu are leading the team to snag a repeat victory.
—Marielle Mohs, CBS News, 1 June 2026
In the pivotal fifth, Ruvalcaba snagged a line drive and threw to first baseman Kylee Jepson for a double play.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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Things do not go down without a hitch, despite Hollis’s exceptional menu planning and hosting abilities.—
Alessandra Codinha,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
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Legal glitches and hitches will eventually be found when AI laws are passed without suitable scrutiny and analysis.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
Verb
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There’s plenty to see and do on this one street—stop by Colonial Park Cemetery, established in 1750; the Juliet Gordon Low Birthplace Museum, honoring the founder of the Girl Scouts; then grab a bite at Marbled & Fin, where luxe appetizers and aged steaks reign supreme.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 June 2026
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After Corbin made his introduction to the Islanders as a whole back at the fire pit, Melanie was the first to grab him for a chat.—
Carolyn Burt,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Even the fish is line-caught by local fishermen who are able to provide the freshest catches to the hotel regularly for ceviches or grilling.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Brown had four catches for 121 yards and two touchdowns for his first multi-touchdown game since Week 8 of the 2023 season.—
Saad Yousuf,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
Verb
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After the evil Skeletor (Jared Leto) snatches his parents, Adam is plucked out of Eternia and returns years later from the human world to assume his true identity as He-Man and save the planet.—
Matt Minton,
Variety,
6 June 2026
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Varley then threw three cups of water and ice at the employee, snatched his nametag off his suit jacket and broke four glasses by dropping them on the floor, according to what staff told police in the affidavit.—
Silas Morgan,
The Orlando Sentinel,
5 June 2026
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The conflict in the Middle East has posed a severe risk to the Indian economy, as energy supply disruptions have inflated the country's import bill, piling pressure on the rupee that has already been hit by record foreign investor outflows.—
Priyanka Salve,
CNBC,
5 June 2026
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The resulting harm and risks fall on everyone whose lives are shaped by AI systems.—
Michael Gregory,
The Conversation,
4 June 2026
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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