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
On defense, Sanchez threw out a runner at the plate to close the fifth inning and snagged a low liner in the sixth.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers were set to vote Wednesday on whether to walk off the job in the coming days, after contract negotiations snagged over issues including health care and pensions.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Europe may have snagged the top three spots for the world’s finest flower viewing, but the full list below covers worthwhile destinations across six continents.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Though not directly involved with Artemis, Firefly has snagged major NASA contracts to aid the company’s moon missions.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Sure enough, a member of the security team snagged the jersey, and it was passed off to a man who admired the jersey sitting in the ride behind Leo.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Having snagged Nate, Cassie’s main concern is coming up with $50,000 for flowers for her wedding.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The same night, the Suddenly Susan actress lay her head on her husband's shoulder as (presumably) one of their daughters snagged this sweet photo.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Page’s cofounder Brin snagged his own slice of Florida in recent months.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 16 Apr. 2026
Thousands of New York City apartment building doorpersons, superintendents and other workers were set to vote Wednesday on whether to walk off the job in the coming days, after contract negotiations snagged over issues including health care and pensions.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Europe may have snagged the top three spots for the world’s finest flower viewing, but the full list below covers worthwhile destinations across six continents.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 14 Apr. 2026
Though not directly involved with Artemis, Firefly has snagged major NASA contracts to aid the company’s moon missions.
—Brandon Lingle, Austin American Statesman, 10 Apr. 2026
Sure enough, a member of the security team snagged the jersey, and it was passed off to a man who admired the jersey sitting in the ride behind Leo.
—CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026
Having snagged Nate, Cassie’s main concern is coming up with $50,000 for flowers for her wedding.
—Carla Meyer, San Francisco Chronicle, 8 Apr. 2026
The same night, the Suddenly Susan actress lay her head on her husband's shoulder as (presumably) one of their daughters snagged this sweet photo.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026
Page’s cofounder Brin snagged his own slice of Florida in recent months.
—Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagged
Verb
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The officer grabbed me and said 'you're arrested,' and just put me in handcuffs and drug and dragged me out.—
Mahsa Saeidi,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Much of the film feels like Cronin grabbed a bunch of different clothes off a rack at a clothing store only to end up wearing a bizarrely mismatched outfit that never really comes together.—
Gregory Nussen,
Deadline,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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His passion for off-roading and extreme competition now extends to his two sons, who have caught the Currie racing fervor.—
Morgan Korn,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Read the story of the angler who caught 19 pounds of largemouth on one cast.—
Derek Horner,
Outdoor Life,
16 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Randle failed to hustle back into the play after Denver snatched an offensive rebound on a 45-foot heave with two minutes left.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
19 Apr. 2026
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Instead of eating the premium patties, the couple stuffed the burgers into a large duffel, adding desserts snatched from the buffet, the blog added.—
Jessica Mekles,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Snagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagged. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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