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

Bulldogs senior cornerback Jaden Saddler recovered a muffed punt and snagged an interception to help seal the victory over the Pirates (4-1, 2-1). — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Michelin first awarded Keys in 2024, and The Ivey’s Hotel snagged one then. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026

The film was directed by Peter Farrelly, whose Green Book won Best Picture (and the TIFF People’s Choice Award in 2018) and snagged Mahershala Ali an Oscar win, so don’t discount it. — Joe Reid, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026

But somehow, Chase contorted his body, located the ball, snagged it out of the air, and kept both feet in the end zone for one of the best touchdown grabs of the season thus far. — Scott Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026

Tight end George Kittle snagged four balls for 80 yards and a touchdown while wide receiver Mike Evans made three catches for 54 yards. — Miami Herald, 20 Sep. 2026

After the Lions tied the score, sophomore defensive back Sean Veritch snagged a deflected pass by Bishop Amat quarterback Domenico Doran, and the Lions drove to the Lancers’ 16-yard line. — Joel Beers, Los Angeles Times, 19 Sep. 2026

Rabbit Evans snagged an interception in the end zone in the second half to stop Utah State’s first drive into the red zone. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The textured surface made whisking things like custard or béchamel irritating as the whisk repeatedly snagged on the textured surface. — Wilder Davies, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026