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
In 2026, Elordi snagged two acting nominations at the Golden Globes, including Best Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture for his role in Frankenstein.
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Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Dailey added nine rebounds and Perry snagged six for the Bruins (11-5, 3-2 Big Ten Conference), who snapped a two-game skid.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Daily team missions challenging body and brain take place in and around a gorgeous castle in Scotland, presided over by Tony Award-winning Scottish actor Alan Cumming, who has snagged two Emmys for hosting the show.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter snagged a nomination again for outstanding magazine overall coverage in a list that also includes The Advocate, Cosmo, Gaye Magazine, Out, People, Poz, Rolling Stone, Time and Variety.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The duo each ran for two touchdowns, and Stevenson also snagged MVP-candidate Drake Maye’s lone touchdown pass of the afternoon.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The Kristen Bell-Adam Brody rom-com series Nobody Wants This was up for five awards, but home took no statues, while the shows All Her Fault, Death by Lightning, Ghosts, Hacks, Severance, The Diplomat, and The Pitt snagged four nominations apiece.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
One play removed from his first tackle for loss, a backfield stop of Bucs running back Bucky Irving, Marshall went up and snagged Baker Mayfield’s deep pass intended for Jalen McMillan.
—Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
The Sunset League defensive player of the year snagged 14 interceptions to help the Sailors claim a share of the league title.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Brianne Tracy, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Dailey added nine rebounds and Perry snagged six for the Bruins (11-5, 3-2 Big Ten Conference), who snapped a two-game skid.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Daily team missions challenging body and brain take place in and around a gorgeous castle in Scotland, presided over by Tony Award-winning Scottish actor Alan Cumming, who has snagged two Emmys for hosting the show.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 9 Jan. 2026
The Hollywood Reporter snagged a nomination again for outstanding magazine overall coverage in a list that also includes The Advocate, Cosmo, Gaye Magazine, Out, People, Poz, Rolling Stone, Time and Variety.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026
The duo each ran for two touchdowns, and Stevenson also snagged MVP-candidate Drake Maye’s lone touchdown pass of the afternoon.
—Chad Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The Kristen Bell-Adam Brody rom-com series Nobody Wants This was up for five awards, but home took no statues, while the shows All Her Fault, Death by Lightning, Ghosts, Hacks, Severance, The Diplomat, and The Pitt snagged four nominations apiece.
—Jillian Sederholm, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
One play removed from his first tackle for loss, a backfield stop of Bucs running back Bucky Irving, Marshall went up and snagged Baker Mayfield’s deep pass intended for Jalen McMillan.
—Miami Herald, 29 Dec. 2025
The Sunset League defensive player of the year snagged 14 interceptions to help the Sailors claim a share of the league title.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 23 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagged
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Jazzy Davidson scored all of her 12 points in the first quarter on a poor shooting night (5 for 23 from the field), grabbed five boards and dished out five assists.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
16 Jan. 2026
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Towns scored 17 and grabbed 20 rebounds for New York, while Mikal Bridges scored 21 and OG Anunoby scored 25.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Jan. 2026
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Mercury Row Hegg Linen Tufted Upholstered Platform Bed Shopping for a bed can be pricy, which is why this platform option—discounted by more than $700—immediately caught my eye.—
Jacqueline Tempera,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Jan. 2026
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Then Barnes snatched all three points with the latest winning goal in a Premier League game Opta has on record (since 2006-07).—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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The dictator who imprisoned and tortured Venezuelan politicians, activists, and ordinary people was snatched from his bed and put on an American plane with his wife, Cilia Flores.—
Gisela Salim-Peyer,
The Atlantic,
5 Jan. 2026
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“Snagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagged. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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