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
Give yourself extra protection against the possibility of being pickpocketed by snagging Quince’s Excursion Italian Leather Messenger Bag before your next trip.
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Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Wayfair’s huge Tax Refund Sale has loads of unmissable deals worth snagging, including indoor and outdoor furniture and warm-weather bedding.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
After snagging a comebacker by leadoff hitter Cameron Gill, Vega threw low to first base.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins’ 2019 decision to sign Ryan Fitzpatrick — instead of a lesser quarterback — and then trade for Josh Rosen and not play him, during a season when snagging the first pick was an organizational priority, would top my list of head-scratching decisions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The nose cutout contours perfectly to the bridge of the nose, while the adjustable strap ensures a secure fit without snagging your hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Arriving early gives you a better chance of snagging a spot in a close-in lot, such as Lower South Lot 1, where tailgaters congregate.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
The 20-year mortgage offers consumers an option for avoiding those higher rates — or at least snagging one a bit lower.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
But virtual outlets aren’t the only secret to snagging discount designer bags—some department stores and rental services also offer amazing deals, too.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Wayfair’s huge Tax Refund Sale has loads of unmissable deals worth snagging, including indoor and outdoor furniture and warm-weather bedding.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
After snagging a comebacker by leadoff hitter Cameron Gill, Vega threw low to first base.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 10 Apr. 2026
The Dolphins’ 2019 decision to sign Ryan Fitzpatrick — instead of a lesser quarterback — and then trade for Josh Rosen and not play him, during a season when snagging the first pick was an organizational priority, would top my list of head-scratching decisions.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2026
The nose cutout contours perfectly to the bridge of the nose, while the adjustable strap ensures a secure fit without snagging your hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
Arriving early gives you a better chance of snagging a spot in a close-in lot, such as Lower South Lot 1, where tailgaters congregate.
—John Wenzel, Denver Post, 23 Mar. 2026
The 20-year mortgage offers consumers an option for avoiding those higher rates — or at least snagging one a bit lower.
—Aly J Yale, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
But virtual outlets aren’t the only secret to snagging discount designer bags—some department stores and rental services also offer amazing deals, too.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 20 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
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One person in a Gerrit Cole jersey threw a nasty right hook after grabbing someone from behind.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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Former Mayor Bill de Blasio similarly drew ridicule when he was caught using a knife and fork to eat pizza instead of grabbing the slice with his hands like any real New Yorker paisano would.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hatzinger did just that Monday, catching a two-hitter by best friend Adalynn Fugitt and providing support with her first career home run for the host Panthers in a 10-0 Southwest Prairie Conference win in five innings over crosstown rival Oswego East.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Apr. 2026
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Schlittler last visited Fenway in May, catching a Red Sox night game after making an early start for the Yankees’ Double-A affiliate.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2026
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The open-sea tactic mirrors what the US did when tracking down tankers linked to Venezuela earlier this year – before eventually snatching President Nicolás Maduro in a raid.—
Brad Lendon,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Anthony Davis is facing charges of robbery by sudden snatching with a firearm or weapon and resisting an officer without violence.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
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Road closures have been seizing the country’s leafy capital, as vans disgorge military style kit bags and American personnel to match at top hotels.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2026
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Human Rights Watch said authorities have taken sweeping steps to curb religious practice, including tearing down churches and crosses, blocking gatherings at unregistered churches and seizing religious materials not approved by the state.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
17 Apr. 2026
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