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
That's why snagging an iPhone 15 Pro for just $623 is possible.
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K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to see other cookware worth snagging from Joanna Gaines’ Target line.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
From snagging Vuori leggings for as low as $53 to stocking up on a pair of versatile tees from Amazon for under $10, there’s never been a better time to create your dream travel capsule wardrobe.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Wide receiver Cam Pickett started his season off with a monster performance, snagging 6 catches for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Keep scrolling to see everything worth snagging, and each piece is under $30.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The tennis icon can win — on the court, snagging 23 Grand Slam titles throughout her incredible career.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Below, the industry artisan speaks to Deadline about snagging her first Emmy nod, choosing to be a painstakingly tough line of work and the importance of recognizing stunts in Hollywood.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
During an up-tempo red-zone series, Shipley kept his balance along the left sideline while snagging a throw from Hurts.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 9 Sep. 2025
Keep scrolling to see other cookware worth snagging from Joanna Gaines’ Target line.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
From snagging Vuori leggings for as low as $53 to stocking up on a pair of versatile tees from Amazon for under $10, there’s never been a better time to create your dream travel capsule wardrobe.
—Isis Briones, Travel + Leisure, 31 Aug. 2025
Wide receiver Cam Pickett started his season off with a monster performance, snagging 6 catches for 77 yards and 2 touchdowns.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Aug. 2025
Keep scrolling to see everything worth snagging, and each piece is under $30.
—Ali Faccenda, People.com, 19 Aug. 2025
The tennis icon can win — on the court, snagging 23 Grand Slam titles throughout her incredible career.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 19 Aug. 2025
Below, the industry artisan speaks to Deadline about snagging her first Emmy nod, choosing to be a painstakingly tough line of work and the importance of recognizing stunts in Hollywood.
—Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 18 Aug. 2025
During an up-tempo red-zone series, Shipley kept his balance along the left sideline while snagging a throw from Hurts.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
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After grabbing an early lead Friday evening, the Royals were unable to match their hosts’ prolific offense on Friday.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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The owner squeezed her hands into the mix of kittens, moving the babies and grabbing the one that did not belong, which turned out to be a tiny mouse.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Simultaneously, Foden attacks the vacant space, catching Manuel Ugarte off guard.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Emeka Egbuka delivered on the preseason hype in his first NFL game, catching four passes for 67 yards and two scores.—
Ben Verbrugge,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Sep. 2025
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Three Los Angeles County men have been arrested for allegedly snatching high-end jewelry from victims who were walking to their vehicles in Fullerton earlier this year, police said.—
City News Service,
Oc Register,
13 Sep. 2025
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One said bump is a particularly nasty, literal wig-snatching fight between Vida and Chi-Chi.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Despite the slowdown in Europe’s soft denim sales, Turkish mill Isko is seizing new growth opportunities across Asia.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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This one was about seizing one of the sweetest victories of his legendary career … whether the old quarterback wanted to admit it or not.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Snagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagging. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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