Synonyms of snagging

snagging

verb

present participle of snag

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• grabbing
• catching
• snatching
• seizing
• capturing
• getting
• landing
• nabbing
• snaring
• trapping
• hooking
• bagging
• netting
• corralling
• nailing
• grappling
• copping
• collaring
• rapping
• snapping (up)
• taking hold (of)
• glomming
• grasping
• holding
• clutching
• securing
• nobbling
• arresting
• detaining
• apprehending
• roping
• gripping
• lassoing
• clasping
• gloving
• cornering
• ensnaring
• entangling
• kidnapping
• rending
• abducting
• entrapping
• haltering
• baying
• wresting
• fastening (on)
• latching (on or onto)
• meshing
• fisting
• enmeshing
• spiriting (away or off)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• missing
• releasing
• discharging
• freeing
• dropping
• liberating
• loosening
• unhanding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of snagging

Jack Westover had his best practice of training camp, keeping DeVito's two-minute drill alive with a fourth-down reception on an out route after snagging passes on consecutive dropbacks earlier in practice. — Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 10 Aug. 2026

After Dobie Gillis ended, Faylen remained active in the industry throughout the 1960s, snagging guest roles on shows like The Beverly Hillbillies and Petticoat Junction. — Sophie Clausen, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Jackson Yueill subbed into the match in the 59th before snagging his first assist of the season. — ABC News, 25 July 2026

Tasjan had reached an impasse after releasing 2024’s excellent Stellar Evolution and snagging a Grammy nomination. — Marissa R. Moss, Rolling Stone, 17 July 2026

Add your duvet cover to an XL mesh bag to protect it from snagging. — Caroline Lubinsky, Martha Stewart, 14 July 2026

Some people, however, take more than others, with cops and crooks snagging the lion’s share while ordinary people divvy up the scraps. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 11 July 2026

If this sounds like you, here’s some advice for snagging last-minute bargains. — Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

The pair got to the viewing area for the men’s street skateboard final with plenty of time to spare, snagging a prime spot to watch legends like Huston and Onodera. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 28 June 2026