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
This trick can keep stuffed animals, pantyhose, delicate materials like lace and silk, or sweaters from getting snagged or losing shape during the wash cycle.
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Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
More than 5,000 votes separated him from Beth Pickering, who snagged the fourth and final at-large seat for the Democratic Party.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Coming on top of a multi-company bidding war, Blumhouse, the prolific horror-centric banner behind Black Phone 2 and the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, has snagged the rights to Something Is Killing the Children, the popular Boom!
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
More than 100,000 shoppers just bought these Neutrogena makeup remover wipes that are great for travel, and another 100K snagged these Crest 3D Whitestrips that can brighten your smile in under an hour.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Grace Wales Bonner, a British fashion designer, has snagged the coveted job, the fashion house announced on Tuesday.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
The Global Coffee Awards announced its US and Canada edition winners and one Phoenix coffee shop snagged gold.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, an otter snagged a board from a surfer at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Fire Department Marine Division said in a statement to this news organization.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
NBCUniversal has snagged LatAm and Safe Media has the Middle East.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2025
More than 5,000 votes separated him from Beth Pickering, who snagged the fourth and final at-large seat for the Democratic Party.
—Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025
Coming on top of a multi-company bidding war, Blumhouse, the prolific horror-centric banner behind Black Phone 2 and the upcoming Five Nights at Freddy’s 2, has snagged the rights to Something Is Killing the Children, the popular Boom!
—Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 24 Oct. 2025
More than 100,000 shoppers just bought these Neutrogena makeup remover wipes that are great for travel, and another 100K snagged these Crest 3D Whitestrips that can brighten your smile in under an hour.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Grace Wales Bonner, a British fashion designer, has snagged the coveted job, the fashion house announced on Tuesday.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
The Global Coffee Awards announced its US and Canada edition winners and one Phoenix coffee shop snagged gold.
—Bahar Anooshahr, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
On Wednesday, an otter snagged a board from a surfer at Steamer Lane in Santa Cruz, the Santa Cruz Fire Department Marine Division said in a statement to this news organization.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 16 Oct. 2025
NBCUniversal has snagged LatAm and Safe Media has the Middle East.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagged
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In the third quarter, as the Lakers grabbed firm control of the game, Deandre Ayton ignited the crowd by attacking the basket with force.—
Dan Woike,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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The teen said Cairo then ordered him to get down on his knees, and at one point grabbed his shoulder in an attempt to push him to the ground – ultimately leaving him feeling threatened, according to WPTV.—
Julia Bonavita,
FOXNews.com,
24 Oct. 2025
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When their 30-foot boat caught fire, the Sullivans were forced to swim to shore for safety, according to ABC News.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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Combined with an intense summer heat wave, the surge caught many residents off guard, said Alex Ambrose, a transportation and climate policy analyst at New Jersey Policy Perspective.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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The prison industry is being rapidly expanded, and people, many of whom are immigrants, are literally being snatched off the street.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
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An emerald necklace and earrings from the matching set of Empress Marie-Louise were also reportedly snatched alongside a reliquary brooch, Empress Eugénie’s diadem and her large corsage-bow brooch.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
20 Oct. 2025
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