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
Cerrillo entered in the 89th minute before snagging his first assist and Pec’s helper was his fourth.
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Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Cerrillo entered in the 89th minute before snagging his first assist and Pec's helper was his fourth.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Stay ahead of the clutter by snagging a storage shed.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Cerrillo entered in the 89th minute before snagging his first assist and Pec's helper was his fourth.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Knowing Calvin Klein linen prices can reach close to $100, this under $30 option is your shortcut to snagging the material of the season for way less.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Our other favorite pet hair removers This device removes pet hair from all kinds of fabrics without snagging them.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Many did so before snagging a donut, adding to the pile of more than 560 surveys already filled out prior to the event.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
With the show constantly rotating celebrity coaches in and out, Clarkson stayed on for eight straight seasons, snagging four wins.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Los Angeles Times, 17 May 2026
Cerrillo entered in the 89th minute before snagging his first assist and Pec's helper was his fourth.
—CBS News, 17 May 2026
Stay ahead of the clutter by snagging a storage shed.
—Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 17 May 2026
Cerrillo entered in the 89th minute before snagging his first assist and Pec's helper was his fourth.
—ABC News, 16 May 2026
Knowing Calvin Klein linen prices can reach close to $100, this under $30 option is your shortcut to snagging the material of the season for way less.
—Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 12 May 2026
Our other favorite pet hair removers This device removes pet hair from all kinds of fabrics without snagging them.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2026
Many did so before snagging a donut, adding to the pile of more than 560 surveys already filled out prior to the event.
—Sacbee.com, 8 May 2026
With the show constantly rotating celebrity coaches in and out, Clarkson stayed on for eight straight seasons, snagging four wins.
—Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
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Prosecutors have theorized that after Mackenzie sped up the car, Dominic and Davion could have tried to stop the crash by grabbing the wheel or gear shift.—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Consider grabbing a set of packing cubes, which are great for packing for vacation and storing and organizing items at home.—
Paige Bennett,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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His spends the right amount of time catching us up on the lives, dreams and current situations of three Oakland shoplifters — Corvette (Keke Palmer), Mariah (Taylour Paige) and Sade (Naomi Ackie).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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Brown’s production immediately skyrocketed when he was traded to the Eagles before the 2022 season, tallying a career-high 1,496 yards on 88 catches with 11 touchdowns while catching passes from Hurts for the first time.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
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The Unit was responsible for snatching former Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro.—
David Hookstead OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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The video game company generated buzz in 2021 after retail investors, mobilizing on Reddit, started snatching up GameStop shares, driving it up more than 2,000%.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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In 1940, the German army was invading and seizing one European country after another.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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Prosecutors also said the captain received radio calls from cartel members attempting to communicate with the Aquatravesia before boarding or seizing the vessel.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Snagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagging. Accessed 25 May. 2026.
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