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
Hiking in Puerto Rico’s national rainforest is a must, especially for snagging a mythical waterfall #nofilter photo.
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Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
YouTube also reportedly has interest in snagging an NFL package.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Join me in combating dry winter skin by snagging the Native Moisturizing Body Lotion at Amazon.
—Claire West, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Amazon is packed with Travel + Leisure–loved luggage from Samsonite, chic and durable styles from Delsey Paris, and even multi-piece luggage sets worth snagging now for upcoming travel.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Air-dry flat to prevent insulation from clumping or fabric from snagging or pilling.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
And contrary to what many armchair general managers may think, making the playoffs matters more right now than snagging an extra second or third-round pick.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
After snagging a pair of second-round picks in a three-team trade on Saturday, the Bulls exclusively picked up guards in their pair of Tuesday deals.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Add a cozier touch to your winter by snagging Truly Soft’s Oversized Puffer Comforter Set for yourself today.
—Michelle Baricevic, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Lauren Sanchez, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2026
YouTube also reportedly has interest in snagging an NFL package.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Join me in combating dry winter skin by snagging the Native Moisturizing Body Lotion at Amazon.
—Claire West, InStyle, 10 Feb. 2026
Amazon is packed with Travel + Leisure–loved luggage from Samsonite, chic and durable styles from Delsey Paris, and even multi-piece luggage sets worth snagging now for upcoming travel.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2026
Air-dry flat to prevent insulation from clumping or fabric from snagging or pilling.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 5 Feb. 2026
And contrary to what many armchair general managers may think, making the playoffs matters more right now than snagging an extra second or third-round pick.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
After snagging a pair of second-round picks in a three-team trade on Saturday, the Bulls exclusively picked up guards in their pair of Tuesday deals.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2026
Add a cozier touch to your winter by snagging Truly Soft’s Oversized Puffer Comforter Set for yourself today.
—Michelle Baricevic, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
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Hearing the faint sirens of the white police officers who have been monitoring the area for no real reason, Kid attempts to blend into the party by grabbing the mic of the bored DJ—played by Parliament-Funkadelic’s George Clinton—to freestyle.—
Alphonse Pierre,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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Or, Stein recommends grabbing a bed/mattress vacuum that is made specifically for the mattress.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 Feb. 2026
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Getting there involves chartering a plane or catching a flight or ferry from another island.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The attitude evidently was catching.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Alongside Palasciano, speakers assailed the influx of Indian Americans, from accusing them of snatching the American Dream to criticizing their driving skills and even blaming them for traffic.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Guards shouting orders and snatching toys from small hands.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Federal agents recently descended on Georgia state election offices without warning, seizing equipment, records, and ballots.—
State Rep. Matt Blumenthal,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Williams also said the warrant didn't specify what the agents were supposed to be seizing.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Snagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagging. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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