as in grabbing
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 snagging
The pair got to the viewing area for the men’s street skateboard final with plenty of time to spare, snagging a prime spot to watch legends like Huston and Onodera.
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Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
Isak was able to find the clear look after snagging the ball off a Japan defender’s foot with no one back to help Suzuki.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Stage experience, which opened Thursday night, is composed of a conversation with the audience, snagging material to be later integrated into the show.
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Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
From shopping for clothes to nailing Parisian style in the heart of the city itself to snagging groceries to make a meal at your Airbnb, these bags are a sneaky hack to streamline your travel days.
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Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Shopping Amazon Prime Day clothing deals is always about snagging wardrobe essentials, and maybe a few seasonal buys to round out the mix.
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Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Those aren’t disqualifying salaries in a rising cap world, but the preference should be snagging plug-ins who are willing sign short-term, such as Matt Grzelcyk (who also has ties to Sullivan), Ville Heinola or Jeremy Lauzon.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The ThinkPad is built from the ground up for reliability and comfort, and snagging an E-series unit for under a thousand dollars is an absolute steal.
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K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
Copy the actress’s look by snagging her exact Lands’ End canvas tote, which comes in four sizes and 23 vibrant and neutral colors.
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Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 June 2026
Isak was able to find the clear look after snagging the ball off a Japan defender’s foot with no one back to help Suzuki.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
Stage experience, which opened Thursday night, is composed of a conversation with the audience, snagging material to be later integrated into the show.
—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
From shopping for clothes to nailing Parisian style in the heart of the city itself to snagging groceries to make a meal at your Airbnb, these bags are a sneaky hack to streamline your travel days.
—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
26 June 2026
Shopping Amazon Prime Day clothing deals is always about snagging wardrobe essentials, and maybe a few seasonal buys to round out the mix.
—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
24 June 2026
Those aren’t disqualifying salaries in a rising cap world, but the preference should be snagging plug-ins who are willing sign short-term, such as Matt Grzelcyk (who also has ties to Sullivan), Ville Heinola or Jeremy Lauzon.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
The ThinkPad is built from the ground up for reliability and comfort, and snagging an E-series unit for under a thousand dollars is an absolute steal.
—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
15 June 2026
Copy the actress’s look by snagging her exact Lands’ End canvas tote, which comes in four sizes and 23 vibrant and neutral colors.
—
Averi Baudler,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
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The video then shows the woman throwing Martinez to the ground, grabbing her by the hair and repeatedly attacking her as bystanders try to step in and help.
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According to Sangrio, the video appears to show Matthew Cox, O'Toole's then-attendant, striking the 60-year-old with a broom, punching him and grabbing him by the neck.
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Residents and visitors line downtown streets waving flags, children scramble for the best candy-catching spots along the parade route, and families spend the day enjoying pancake breakfasts, baseball and an evening fireworks show.
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Rushing’s injury could have suddenly put the Dodgers’ catching situation in a precarious position.
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Heim, the 2024 truck series champion who will move full time into Cup next season with 23XI Racing, led the final three laps after snatching first from teammate Tyler Reddick.
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Qatar trailed for more than 70 minutes against Switzerland before snatching its draw with a 94th-minute goal from Miro Muheim.
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Last month, police raided the teen’s home on Creekside Drive, seizing $1,300 in cash and a box containing packages of edible cannabis products, which were similar to what the girl allegedly ingested, authorities said.
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These stories emphasize that skill, belief, and groundwork are crucial for seizing opportunities, proving that true breakthroughs are built on long-term preparation.
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“Snagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagging. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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