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

The film also snagged a third prize, the Jannuzzi Smith Award, offering the design of an international poster worth €10,000 ($11,500). — John Hopewell, Variety, 9 Aug. 2026

The Guardians snagged Nathaniel Lowe from Cincinnati and Adell from the Angels. — Levi Weaver, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

At last year’s festivities in Miami (the first time the event came stateside), Harlan Estate snagged the award for Best Fine Wine Producer in the Americas, while Henschke won Best Fine Wine Producer in the Rest of the World. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 3 Aug. 2026

An Amazon’s Choice pick, over 1,000 shoppers have snagged this pedestal bird bath for their homes in the last month alone. — Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 July 2026

Reed broke from coverage after some light contact and snagged the ball before striding to pay dirt. — Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026

Someone has finally snagged the $800 million Mega Millions jackpot, which has been up for grabs for over four months. — Julia Gomez, USA Today, 29 July 2026

Another portrayal of Monroe’s that snagged an Oscar nomination came from Michelle Williams in the 2011 film My Week with Marilyn. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 29 July 2026

The Point Bridge America First ETF, which snagged the ticker MAGA, dropped less than the broad US stock market in March at the beginning of the Iran war and has remained higher for the year. — Geoffrey Morgan, Fortune, 25 July 2026