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

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

Marino has a supporting part as an eager former PEOPLE photographer who joins Gail and her pals in hopes of snagging a pic of the elusive Hamm. — Eric Andersson, PEOPLE, 15 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

From comfy travel clothes and walking shoes to high-quality luggage and accessories, read on to find the 50 best early sale finds worth snagging ahead of the Fourth of July. — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 27 June 2026