as in grabbed
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 snagged
The gallery snagged some incredible hard-to-pry loans from the 1960s to the 1990s.
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Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
But Walmart snagged first place more than any other chain, earning the top award 11 times for the best superstore across every region, conventional supermarket in the South, grocery store for store brand products, and supermarket for quick and easy shopping.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Herman snagged the roster spot over other tryout hopefuls like Miami native Romello Brinson and former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos, both working out as wide receivers.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
James Rodríguez subbed into the match in the 63rd minute before picking up his first assist in his fifth career appearance and Wil Trapp, who entered with Rodríguez, snagged his first of the season.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
The crime drama was nominated for four Oscars and snagged four prizes in Cannes, including director and actor.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 10 May 2026
James Rodríguez subbed into the match in the 63rd minute before picking up his first assist in his fifth career appearance and Wil Trapp, who entered with Rodríguez, snagged his first of the season.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Kazuma Okamoto snagged the one-hopper on his back-hand and then started a double play.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Join the 4,000 Amazon shoppers who just snagged the spring-ready lilac color before the savings end.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Nate Freeman, Vanity Fair, 15 May 2026
But Walmart snagged first place more than any other chain, earning the top award 11 times for the best superstore across every region, conventional supermarket in the South, grocery store for store brand products, and supermarket for quick and easy shopping.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 May 2026
Herman snagged the roster spot over other tryout hopefuls like Miami native Romello Brinson and former Florida State quarterback Tommy Castellanos, both working out as wide receivers.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 11 May 2026
James Rodríguez subbed into the match in the 63rd minute before picking up his first assist in his fifth career appearance and Wil Trapp, who entered with Rodríguez, snagged his first of the season.
—CBS News, 11 May 2026
The crime drama was nominated for four Oscars and snagged four prizes in Cannes, including director and actor.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 10 May 2026
James Rodríguez subbed into the match in the 63rd minute before picking up his first assist in his fifth career appearance and Wil Trapp, who entered with Rodríguez, snagged his first of the season.
—ABC News, 10 May 2026
Kazuma Okamoto snagged the one-hopper on his back-hand and then started a double play.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 9 May 2026
Join the 4,000 Amazon shoppers who just snagged the spring-ready lilac color before the savings end.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 6 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagged
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Young grabbed onto Elijah’s hair to try to hang onto the moment.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Becerra blunder The first ad that grabbed my attention was a quick-turn by San José Mayor and gubernatorial candidate Matt Mahan (still stuck in single-digit polling numbers), who jumped on Xavier Becerra’s first major mess-up.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The Giants have not won at home in Week 1 since Hakeem Nicks caught three touchdown passes in a 2010 win over the Carolina Panthers.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2026
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Steyer backers Speaking of money, the second ad (or sort-of ad) that caught my attention is tied to Steyer, the billionaire who has spent more than $100 million of his own money in this race.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2026
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The film has generated the kind of heat that has been missing elsewhere in the Marché this week, and a deal for domestic rights is all but certain (there are rumors A24 has already snatched it up).—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
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The vehicles were snatched for being unregistered, uninsured, or having fake or altered license plates, according to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch.—
Colin Mixson,
New York Daily News,
14 May 2026
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