as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
we ran into a slight snag the night before the show
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as in to grab
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 snag
Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The matter hit a further snag on Thursday after an appeals court temporarily reinstated a set of tariffs that a federal trade court had voided just hours earlier, casting fresh doubt on the path forward for Trump's sweeping import taxes.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 May 2025
Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
For casual lounging, snag a set of two Nestl chairs that are lightweight, waterproof, and have adjustable backs that fully recline.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
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Noun
Another potential snag: The individual emirates regulate private school fees, which could crimp profitability.
—Anu Raghunathan, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
The matter hit a further snag on Thursday after an appeals court temporarily reinstated a set of tariffs that a federal trade court had voided just hours earlier, casting fresh doubt on the path forward for Trump's sweeping import taxes.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 30 May 2025
Verb
After pulling down a remarkable 9 rebounds in just 17 minutes in Game 1, Hartenstein snagged 8 more boards in Game 2 in 22 minutes.
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 June 2025
For casual lounging, snag a set of two Nestl chairs that are lightweight, waterproof, and have adjustable backs that fully recline.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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Safety-wise, last year’s Fanatics Fest went off mostly without a hitch.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
19 June 2025
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The party ended up going off without a hitch, as the pictures Morello shared with Newsweek show.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 June 2025
Verb
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In the few months since its launch, JD.com has grabbed 7.5% of China’s food-delivery market after its daily meal orders reached 20 million on May 13, according to a May 14 research note from Blue Lotus Capital Advisors.—
Yue Wang,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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In Monday night’s first quarter after falling to the court, Haliburton winced and grabbed his lower right leg.—
Shakeia Taylor,
New York Times,
17 June 2025
Noun
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His 10th-inning diving catch saved a run in Sunday’s 3-2 win over the Pirates.—
Jeff Vorva,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
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Brubaker In The Bronx JT Brubaker made an appearance at Yankee Stadium on Monday, as he was told to report for catch play.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
16 June 2025
Verb
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California Burglars clean out father-son jewelers, snatch heirlooms, ‘a lifetime’s worth of work’ May 28, 2025 Nasarenko added that the offenses carried additional enhancements since the burglary drew more than $3 million.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
13 June 2025
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The result is, at best, a temporary reprieve snatched out of defeat.—
The Editors,
National Review,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Because all of the major waves of selling in the wake of some incident of uncertainty were caused by momentary risk that did not ultimately threaten stocks, or the banking system — or, ultimately, the economy.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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If a child is experiencing an acute mental health crisis such as suicidal ideation or self-harm, Miller says most states allow the parent to act alone, especially if delaying poses a safety risk.—
Sherri Gordon,
Parents,
23 June 2025
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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