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 the third, La Mirada used a single and two walks to load the bases with two outs but Escobar escaped when shortstop Angie Jimenez snagged a line drive.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Made breathable and highly wearable — courtesy of that mesh fabric, next-generation eyestays, grippy sole, and construction that delivers gentle landings — the On Cloudsurfer Max Erewhon can be snagged in Ivory or Black.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Sugar Ray Leonard won world titles in five weight classes during his career, snagged the 1976 Olympic gold medal in light-welterweight boxing in Montreal, and was the first fighter to make $100 million in prize money.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
In other words, neither your skin nor your undergarments will ever get snagged or stuck when pulling the skirt on.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
The formula’s efficacy is underscored by the 10,000 Amazon shoppers who have snagged a cream this month alone.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Schoen also snagged running back Cam Skattebo in the fourth round.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 21 May 2026
That seems to be the bigger issue here; the underlying iceberg that has snagged your confidence.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Muratsuchi snagged endorsements from the California Federation of Teachers — the state’s second largest teachers union, with more than 100,000 members — and the California School Employees Association.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Dan Albano, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
Made breathable and highly wearable — courtesy of that mesh fabric, next-generation eyestays, grippy sole, and construction that delivers gentle landings — the On Cloudsurfer Max Erewhon can be snagged in Ivory or Black.
—Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 28 May 2026
Sugar Ray Leonard won world titles in five weight classes during his career, snagged the 1976 Olympic gold medal in light-welterweight boxing in Montreal, and was the first fighter to make $100 million in prize money.
—Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 28 May 2026
In other words, neither your skin nor your undergarments will ever get snagged or stuck when pulling the skirt on.
—Alyssa Grabinski, PEOPLE, 26 May 2026
The formula’s efficacy is underscored by the 10,000 Amazon shoppers who have snagged a cream this month alone.
—Essence Wiley, InStyle, 22 May 2026
Schoen also snagged running back Cam Skattebo in the fourth round.
—Charlotte Carroll, New York Times, 21 May 2026
That seems to be the bigger issue here; the underlying iceberg that has snagged your confidence.
—Literary Hub, 21 May 2026
Muratsuchi snagged endorsements from the California Federation of Teachers — the state’s second largest teachers union, with more than 100,000 members — and the California School Employees Association.
—Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagged
Verb
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He's also grabbed 10 rebounds and dished out 4 assists.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Spurs reserve Harrison Barnes accidentally collided with Brunson's right knee while falling to the floor, and the Knicks star immediately grabbed at the leg in apparent pain.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
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If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 June 2026
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Darryl Brown, a sergeant in the Essex County Prosecutor’s Office, was caught with the missing items after the photojournalist used a geo-tracking device to trace her missing gear to his home, the state’s attorney general said Thursday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Cleveland snatched an immediate 1-0 lead in the bottom of the first on back-to-back doubles by rookie leadoff hitter Travis Bazzana and star third baseman José Ramírez, but then Gray settled in and gave his team six innings of one-run ball on 92 pitches (58 for strikes).—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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After an early goal by the Italian forward Moise Kean provided a period of optimism, Bosnia and Herzegovina tied the score in the seventy-ninth minute, then snatched victory in penalty kicks, sending the home crowd into jubilation.—
Albert Samaha,
New Yorker,
30 May 2026
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“Snagged.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagged. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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