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 Rams snagged two during their 24-9 victory over the Chargers. — Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2026

This is far from the first time Earth has snagged itself a mini-moon, more accurately called a temporary satellite. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 5 Nov. 2026

The plug head has embedded magnets that lock the charger in place but also detach easily if the cable gets snagged or pulled. — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026

Philadelphia ended up blowing out the Bulls 126-107 on Monday night, as James scored 15 points, dished out nine assists, and snagged seven rebounds in 31 minutes of action. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Nov. 2026

The Vikings went ahead 7-3 early in the second quarter when Murray lofted a 1-yard pass to the left side of the end zone that Justin Jefferson snagged with his left hand before going to the turf and completing the catch. — Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026

However, Hudson has previously snagged a daytime Emmy back in 2021. — Erin Wisti, Footwear News, 31 Oct. 2026

While our routines would be nothing without the brand’s incomparable brow lineup—ArchiBrow Pencil even snagged a Best of Beauty win this year—we’d be remiss not to give the eye shadow palettes their flowers, too. — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026

Police are investigating after thieves snagged cases of frozen snow crab in a cargo heist in Philadelphia. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026