Synonyms of snagged

snagged

verb

past tense of snag

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabbed
• caught
• snatched
• seized
• got
• landed
• captured
• nabbed
• netted
• snared
• trapped
• hooked
• corralled
• bagged
• nailed
• copped
• rapped
• snapped (up)
• took hold (of)
• grappled
• collared
• glommed
• clutched
• grasped
• nobbled
• held
• arrested
• roped
• secured
• apprehended
• detained
• gripped
• cornered
• gloved
• lassoed
• kidnapped
• clasped
• ensnared
• wrested
• haltered
• fastened (on)
• entangled
• enmeshed
• fisted
• entrapped
• rent
• meshed
• abducted
• latched (on or onto)
• bayed
• spirited (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• released
• discharged
• dropped
• freed
• liberated
• loosened
• unhanded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snagged

After driving for a touchdown on their opening drive, the Wolverines didn’t score again until Buchanan snagged Underwood’s pass amid a crowd of defenders in the end zone. — Austin Meek, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Sophomore Josh Moore, who started alongside Toney and Barkate, had three catches for 36 yards and nearly snagged a one-handed touchdown in triple coverage. — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2026

David Ashman of Mohnton, Pennsylvania, was on a charter boat off Hatteras when his Shimano Trevala rod snagged something that fought with him for 15 minutes. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026

Milsap received the Grammy for best country vocal performance by a male in February 1977, and Kent Robbins (no relation to Pig) snagged a Country Music Association nomination for best country song. — Tom Roland, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2026

With the bases loaded and two outs, David Hamilton hit a line drive off left-hander Jefry Yan that Lindor snagged on his backhand with a dive to his right. — CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

Sheppard snagged Tyrod Taylor’s pass, then narrowly got both feet down before going out of bounds. — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Some of the furniture got snagged in delivery delays, but Appleton worked his usual magic. — Laura Regensdorf, Architectural Digest, 20 Aug. 2026

Rhea Seehorn snagged the Individual Achievement in Drama award for Apple TV’s Pluribus. — Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 20 Aug. 2026