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
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.
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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 project even snagged unanimous approval from New York City‘s Landmarks Preservation Commission on its very first try, a rare feat for a new build in a historic district.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 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
The researchers snagged four samples from within the crater’s peak ring from depths ranging from 2,316 to 2,480 feet (706 to 756 meters) below the seafloor.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
Miller allowed runners to reach the corners with no outs in the bottom of the eighth, but Miller received a gift when Devers snagged Alex Bregman’s line drive, then fired to third base for the double play to eliminate the lead runner.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Pink and Willow snagged some cool gear from the Australian national women's football team, the CommBank Matildas.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
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 project even snagged unanimous approval from New York City‘s Landmarks Preservation Commission on its very first try, a rare feat for a new build in a historic district.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 10 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
The researchers snagged four samples from within the crater’s peak ring from depths ranging from 2,316 to 2,480 feet (706 to 756 meters) below the seafloor.
—Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 9 June 2026
Miller allowed runners to reach the corners with no outs in the bottom of the eighth, but Miller received a gift when Devers snagged Alex Bregman’s line drive, then fired to third base for the double play to eliminate the lead runner.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 8 June 2026
Pink and Willow snagged some cool gear from the Australian national women's football team, the CommBank Matildas.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 7 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagged
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Ogwumike, who spent the past two seasons in Seattle, also grabbed nine rebounds to move into fourth on the WNBA career list, passing Rebekkah Brunson.—
Daily News,
Daily News,
11 June 2026
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Cameron Brink added 15 points off the bench and Dearica Hamby grabbed 10 rebounds for the Sparks (6-6) in the Commissioner’s Cup game.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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Running back Jonathon Brooks, who is returning from back-to-back ACL surgeries on his right knee, caught a pass across the middle from Young and blazed down the field through traffic.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2026
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The Knicks trailed, 81-52, when Wembanyama’s elbow caught Towns in the chin, resulting in a flagrant foul.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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His sister snatched the sheet back in disbelief, only to see his blank face seemingly devoid of life.—
Elizabeth Wolfe,
CNN Money,
12 June 2026
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After their first egg of 2026 was snatched by Ravens, Jackie laid two more eggs that hatched in April and will likely fledge from the nest in July.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
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“Snagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagged. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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