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 duo each ran for two touchdowns, and Stevenson also snagged MVP-candidate Drake Maye’s lone touchdown pass of the afternoon.
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Chad Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The actor snagged a nod in the Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television category this year.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 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
The buyer who snagged his longtime abode has yet to be identified.
—Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
If your hair is getting snagged while using the brush or seems to be damaging your hair, it should also be replaced.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Kimberly Owens’ win in District 6 snagged one more, flipping a council seat for the first time in 14 years and turning a longtime red district blue.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Chad Graff, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2026
The actor snagged a nod in the Best Actor in a Limited Series or Movie Made for Television category this year.
—Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 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
The buyer who snagged his longtime abode has yet to be identified.
—Architectural Digest, 17 Dec. 2025
If your hair is getting snagged while using the brush or seems to be damaging your hair, it should also be replaced.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Kimberly Owens’ win in District 6 snagged one more, flipping a council seat for the first time in 14 years and turning a longtime red district blue.
—Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagged
Verb
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Javonte Green missed a potential tying 3-point try and Paul Reed grabbed the rebound, but committed Detroit's 25th turnover.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Carolyn Collins scored 19 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, while Mya Korpal had 15 points as Winchester came back to defeat Reading 54-53 in Middlesex League play.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
10 Jan. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
9 Jan. 2026
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Boasting over 1,300 five-star ratings, this foldable cushion caught my attention because it can be used for lower back pain, too.—
Katie Jackson,
Travel + Leisure,
9 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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