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
The streamer has also been doing a full-court Emmy campaign, boosted last week when the series snagged five TV Critics Association Awards nominations, tied with Heated Rivalry and Industry for the most of any program this year.
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Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 June 2026
However, the special item can't be simply snagged in stores.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The New York Knicks have finally snagged the NBA championship title after a nail-biting win against the San Antonio Spurs this past weekend.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 June 2026
London snagged the fourth-place spot, while Hamburg, Germany, claimed fifth place—making the country an unexpected powerhouse for international cuisine, with three German cities ranking among the top five.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
This ocean region is known to host numerous species of beaked whales, and fossil skulls of such whales have been discovered nearby, snagged by trawlers or long-line fishing vessels in deep-sea regions off Iberia, South Africa and the Kerguelen Islands.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Trey Mancini then hit a line drive that was snagged by first baseman Christian Walker.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The Australian drama is for public broadcaster the ABC and will hit the international market courtesy of DCD Rights, which has snagged distribution.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Reynolds then leaped in the air and snagged the ball before crashing into the wall.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Josef Adalian, Vulture, 18 June 2026
However, the special item can't be simply snagged in stores.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 16 June 2026
The New York Knicks have finally snagged the NBA championship title after a nail-biting win against the San Antonio Spurs this past weekend.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 15 June 2026
London snagged the fourth-place spot, while Hamburg, Germany, claimed fifth place—making the country an unexpected powerhouse for international cuisine, with three German cities ranking among the top five.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 14 June 2026
This ocean region is known to host numerous species of beaked whales, and fossil skulls of such whales have been discovered nearby, snagged by trawlers or long-line fishing vessels in deep-sea regions off Iberia, South Africa and the Kerguelen Islands.
—Mindy Weisberger, CNN Money, 12 June 2026
Trey Mancini then hit a line drive that was snagged by first baseman Christian Walker.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 11 June 2026
The Australian drama is for public broadcaster the ABC and will hit the international market courtesy of DCD Rights, which has snagged distribution.
—Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 10 June 2026
Reynolds then leaped in the air and snagged the ball before crashing into the wall.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagged
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Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
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Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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The excitement has also caught the attention of tourists.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
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On April 6, the Dream snatched Reese away from her frustrations with a dysfunctional Chicago franchise by giving the Sky first-round draft picks in 2027 and 2028.—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The Maple Leafs snatched up high-scoring Lightning defenseman Darren Raddysh, a pending free agent, in a sign-and-trade for a fifth-round pick.—
Alex Kirshner,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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“Snagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagged. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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