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
Coach, Prada, and Bottega Veneta followed closely, snagging the fifth, sixth, and seventh spots.
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Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Cozy Earth CityScape Wide-Leg Pant The Last Chance Sale at Cozy Earth is my secret to snagging snuggly loungewear, bedding, towels, and accessories up to 50 percent off.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Both franchises loaded up with a prolific winger in his prime, with the Stars snagging Mikko Rantanen at the trade deadline last season and Vegas bagging coveted free agent Mitch Marner over the summer.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025
After possibly allowing the opening touchdown to Browns tight end Harold Fannin, Spillane was everywhere; diagnosing run plays, discouraging throws and snagging an interception in the second half.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Keep reading to find the pairs worth snagging, with prices starting at just $37.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
After snagging the entire top 12 of the national singles chart last week, Taylor dominates once again with eight of the top 10, led by The Fate Of Ophelia which locks up the top spot for a second week.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Plus, the aluminum plates coated in ceramic amp up even heat distribution, gliding through hair without snagging.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Dave Smith, Fortune, 11 Nov. 2025
Cozy Earth CityScape Wide-Leg Pant The Last Chance Sale at Cozy Earth is my secret to snagging snuggly loungewear, bedding, towels, and accessories up to 50 percent off.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025
Both franchises loaded up with a prolific winger in his prime, with the Stars snagging Mikko Rantanen at the trade deadline last season and Vegas bagging coveted free agent Mitch Marner over the summer.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 5 Nov. 2025
After possibly allowing the opening touchdown to Browns tight end Harold Fannin, Spillane was everywhere; diagnosing run plays, discouraging throws and snagging an interception in the second half.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Keep reading to find the pairs worth snagging, with prices starting at just $37.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 22 Oct. 2025
After snagging the entire top 12 of the national singles chart last week, Taylor dominates once again with eight of the top 10, led by The Fate Of Ophelia which locks up the top spot for a second week.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 17 Oct. 2025
Plus, the aluminum plates coated in ceramic amp up even heat distribution, gliding through hair without snagging.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
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The 5-11 200-pound standout has accumulated mind-boggling stats through nine games -- 1,098 rushing yards and 17 TDs while grabbing a team-leading 42 passes for 974 yards and 18 scores.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Nov. 2025
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Nikola Jokic put up 26 points on 12 of 15 shooting, while also dishing out nine assists and grabbing nine rebounds.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
8 Nov. 2025
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Chasing young shoppers has long been job number one in fashion — but actually catching them has never been so hard.—
Evan Clark,
Footwear News,
10 Nov. 2025
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Marion had the breakout game, catching all three of his targets for 116 yards and a 61-yard touchdown.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
10 Nov. 2025
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Keep going and the path climbs to the top of the arch, a high perch with breath-snatching panoramas.—
Roger Naylor,
AZCentral.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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The Shea Moisture Define & Shine Edge Gel slicks my edges back without snatching them to hell.—
Kayla Greaves,
Essence,
6 Nov. 2025
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Monday’s agreement stems from the August 2023 search of the Marion County Record, as well as the home of the paper’s publisher and a councilwoman, seizing reporters’ cell phones and computers, among other items.—
Cindy Von Quednow,
CNN Money,
11 Nov. 2025
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Since seizing power, the Burmese military has waged an unrelenting campaign of terror.—
Kim Aris,
Time,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Snagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagging. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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