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
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.
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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
And that's driving more talent to top programs that can pay for it, whether in poaching the mid-major ranks or snagging a player from a peer league.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
But lately Greer seems to be busier—and snagging more complex, plum parts.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Mar. 2026
In his career, Johnson has started 22 of a potential 92 games, snagging four interceptions and registering 17 pass breakups.
—Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
D'Lites Fresh Start Memory Foam Sneakers Another style worth snagging, the D'Lites Fresh Start Sneakers are on major markdown.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The Oscars were no different, with the film snagging 13 nominations.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
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
And that's driving more talent to top programs that can pay for it, whether in poaching the mid-major ranks or snagging a player from a peer league.
—ABC News, 19 Mar. 2026
But lately Greer seems to be busier—and snagging more complex, plum parts.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 15 Mar. 2026
In his career, Johnson has started 22 of a potential 92 games, snagging four interceptions and registering 17 pass breakups.
—Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026
D'Lites Fresh Start Memory Foam Sneakers Another style worth snagging, the D'Lites Fresh Start Sneakers are on major markdown.
—Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 10 Mar. 2026
The Oscars were no different, with the film snagging 13 nominations.
—Claire Malon, Chicago Tribune, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
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Kaufman-Renn hit his first seven shots — going 6-for-6 and grabbing five rebounds in the first half — on the way to 20 points.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Agents targeted grocery stores, churches, and construction sites, smashing car windows and pulling people from vehicles or grabbing them at a hardware store parking lot.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Mar. 2026
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Cyrus says, catching a glimpse of herself and her blond hair in a mirror on set, on her way to the fictional Miley Stewart's famous kitchen.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
24 Mar. 2026
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While the catching situation is settled for the start of the season, the Sox still have decisions to make with their bullpen.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Switching between modes is as easy as pressing a button, but testers say MC Mode is the real standout for its jaw-snatching results.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
22 Mar. 2026
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Sixth District Commissioner Donna Miller was in the latter group, successfully snatching the Democratic nomination for Illinois’ 2nd Congressional District.—
A.D. Quig,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2026
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Riverside County sheriff and GOP governor candidate draws heat for seizing 650,000 ballots from last November’s election, claiming possible fraud with little evidence.—
Bay Area News Group,
Mercury News,
29 Mar. 2026
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Much speculation has been focused on US forces potentially seizing Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil terminal in the Persian Gulf.—
Matthew Chance,
CNN Money,
29 Mar. 2026
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“Snagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagging. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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