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
Numerous shoppers have admitted to snagging it in multiple colors.
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Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 2 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
Vigna says the slots, put up on Ferrari’s intranet, are filled in seconds, so snagging one is a coup.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 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
If snagging a portable with a cutting-edge GPU is important to you, this MSI laptop is going to be the hottest deal of the sale.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 2 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
Vigna says the slots, put up on Ferrari’s intranet, are filled in seconds, so snagging one is a coup.
—Phil Wahba, Fortune, 27 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
If snagging a portable with a cutting-edge GPU is important to you, this MSI laptop is going to be the hottest deal of the sale.
—PC Magazine, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
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These are especially useful for taking public transport, grabbing a quick coffee, or leaving a small tip at a restaurant.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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Peterson led the way, scoring 26 points — 24 before halftime — and grabbing four rebounds.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
25 Oct. 2025
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As for type 2, one of the difficulties of catching the condition in its early stages is that symptoms can develop very gradually.—
Caroline C. Boyle,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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The tight end had a big day as well, catching six passes for 101 yards.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Going into Detroit and snatching a victory, given the circumstances, would be an energy boost bordering on rocket-propulsion levels.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
1 Nov. 2025
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Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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The officer ended up seizing the exempt plates on Farzam’s car, McChesney said.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
2 Nov. 2025
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In all those cases, the fund may lack the capital for seizing the opportunity.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Snagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagging. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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