Synonyms of snagged

snagged

verb

past tense of snag

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabbed
• caught
• snatched
• seized
• got
• landed
• captured
• nabbed
• netted
• snared
• trapped
• hooked
• corralled
• bagged
• nailed
• copped
• rapped
• snapped (up)
• took hold (of)
• grappled
• collared
• glommed
• clutched
• grasped
• nobbled
• held
• arrested
• roped
• secured
• apprehended
• detained
• gripped
• cornered
• gloved
• lassoed
• kidnapped
• clasped
• ensnared
• wrested
• haltered
• fastened (on)
• entangled
• enmeshed
• fisted
• entrapped
• rent
• meshed
• abducted
• latched (on or onto)
• bayed
• spirited (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missed
• released
• discharged
• dropped
• freed
• liberated
• loosened
• unhanded

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snagged

Throughout that year away, Lisa released her first full-length album, Alter Ego, starred in The White Lotus and snagged herself a Coachella solo lineup spot. — Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 9 Oct. 2026

Honestly surprised that no one either a) snagged it up or b) that Biden’s ATF/department of injustice didn’t target my ass. — Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Oct. 2026

Once inside, the group snagged an ATM, dragged it to a white pickup truck, loaded it on and drove off. — Sara Tenenbaum, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026

In recent days, Baier, who has placed more emphasis in recent months on securing exchanges with world leaders and newsmakers, snagged an on-camera interview with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. — Brian Steinberg, Variety, 7 Oct. 2026

Handling the pressure of an epic collapse, Syracuse marched down to the Huskies’ 7-yard line before Odom’s pass was snagged by Price at the 1. — Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 3 Oct. 2026

Kupp snagged four passes for 46 yards and a touchdown, and Tory Horton had three grabs for 38 yards. — Andrew Destin, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2026

Bulldogs senior cornerback Jaden Saddler recovered a muffed punt and snagged an interception to help seal the victory over the Pirates (4-1, 2-1). — Michael Osipoff, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

Michelin first awarded Keys in 2024, and The Ivey’s Hotel snagged one then. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Sep. 2026