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
Pink and Willow snagged some cool gear from the Australian national women's football team, the CommBank Matildas.
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Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Somehow, Tonges stepped in front of Woolen, leaped into the air and snagged the football for the game-winning score.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Now that his $12 million estate in the suburban city of Carmel, Indiana, has snagged a buyer after only a few short days on the market, the family of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has also decided to put their late patriarch’s vacation retreat on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee up for sale.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Besides Jones’ seven interceptions in 42 games, Douglas has 19 in 120 games and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has snagged 20 in 106 games, though just one in the past two seasons.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Capri Cuneo, a sophomore, snagged three interceptions as the Lancers posted their fifth shutout.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Responding to his fumble on the goal line, Barnes snagged a 10-yard touchdown pass from Swann midway through the second quarter, on his way to a six catch, 134-yard performance — marking the fourth 100-yard game of his career, his first at the FBS level after transferring from Austin Peay.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
West Hills quarterback Evin Dill’s pass was batted into the air and Obrigewitch snagged it to give Quentyn DeMara and the offense some motivation in the opening quarter.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
How law enforcement snagged other burglars Minutes after the Chilean nationals burglarized the Carmel home, the house alarm went off, and police responded to the scene.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2025
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025
Somehow, Tonges stepped in front of Woolen, leaped into the air and snagged the football for the game-winning score.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Now that his $12 million estate in the suburban city of Carmel, Indiana, has snagged a buyer after only a few short days on the market, the family of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay has also decided to put their late patriarch’s vacation retreat on the shores of Lake Maxinkuckee up for sale.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2025
Besides Jones’ seven interceptions in 42 games, Douglas has 19 in 120 games and safety Minkah Fitzpatrick has snagged 20 in 106 games, though just one in the past two seasons.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 2 Sep. 2025
Capri Cuneo, a sophomore, snagged three interceptions as the Lancers posted their fifth shutout.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Responding to his fumble on the goal line, Barnes snagged a 10-yard touchdown pass from Swann midway through the second quarter, on his way to a six catch, 134-yard performance — marking the fourth 100-yard game of his career, his first at the FBS level after transferring from Austin Peay.
—Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 30 Aug. 2025
West Hills quarterback Evin Dill’s pass was batted into the air and Obrigewitch snagged it to give Quentyn DeMara and the offense some motivation in the opening quarter.
—Breven Honda, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
How law enforcement snagged other burglars Minutes after the Chilean nationals burglarized the Carmel home, the house alarm went off, and police responded to the scene.
—Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagged
Verb
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Twenty-four hours later, Ohtani entered the visiting clubhouse in Baltimore and grabbed his glove.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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During the argument, Martin grabbed a hammer from Lawson that Lawson had been using to repair a patio door and raised it above his head in a striking motion, Lawson said.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If caught in one, pull off the road, turn off your lights and keep your foot off the brake.—
Arizona Republic,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Recently, the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) caught one of these protoplanetary disks and its young star in a edge-on view.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In June, Variety reported that NBCU’s Super Bowl inventory was approaching a sell-out, and Super Bowl ad inventory seems to get snatched up faster every year as advertisers scramble to lock in pricey ad inventory that’s largely seen as one of the few remaining ways in media to reach huge audiences.—
Kelsey Sutton,
Fortune,
3 Sep. 2025
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As the boy reached out to take the cap, Szczerek standing next to him snatched it away and gave it to a woman who put it in her handbag despite the boy’s visible protestations.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Snagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagged. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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