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
With the tournament only coming around every four years, snagging a ticket is just the beginning.
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Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Thriller, his sixth studio album, is still the best-selling album of all time, having more than 100 million world-wide and snagging a record-breaking eight Grammys in one night back in 1984.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
What’s the secret sauce for snagging him for a project?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Dan Quinn takes the draft’s top cornerback by snagging Delane off the board to help a secondary that was somehow worse than the Cowboys’ pass defense a year ago.
—Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Keep it casual by snagging a table at SmacNally’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, which offers open-air seating overlooking Silver Lake.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Baltimore right fielder Colton Cowser stayed in after banging his right knee into the padded wall while snagging a foul drive in the fifth.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The restaurant is undoubtedly a scene, and snagging a reservation here feels like a triumph, so everyone is looking to settle in, to be seen and to revel in one of Miami's most magical dining experiences right now.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
In his career, Johnson has started 22 of a potential 92 games, snagging four interceptions and registering 17 pass breakups.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026
Thriller, his sixth studio album, is still the best-selling album of all time, having more than 100 million world-wide and snagging a record-breaking eight Grammys in one night back in 1984.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
What’s the secret sauce for snagging him for a project?
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Dan Quinn takes the draft’s top cornerback by snagging Delane off the board to help a secondary that was somehow worse than the Cowboys’ pass defense a year ago.
—Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Keep it casual by snagging a table at SmacNally’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, which offers open-air seating overlooking Silver Lake.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Baltimore right fielder Colton Cowser stayed in after banging his right knee into the padded wall while snagging a foul drive in the fifth.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
The restaurant is undoubtedly a scene, and snagging a reservation here feels like a triumph, so everyone is looking to settle in, to be seen and to revel in one of Miami's most magical dining experiences right now.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
In his career, Johnson has started 22 of a potential 92 games, snagging four interceptions and registering 17 pass breakups.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
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There’s also significant doubt among Republicans as to whether DeSantis will even accomplish the goal of grabbing at least four more seats.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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The shortage started grabbing headlines early last month.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
1 May 2026
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The Chicago White Sox have been searching for offensive production from the catching position.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sophomore Nate Roberts is a 6-5, 240-pounder who has blocking experience and showed off versatility catching passes in the spring.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 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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Instead, Hull will face Millwall over two legs after snatching the sixth place that had been in Wrexham’s possession when the final day got underway.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
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That’s not currently the case with José Caballero, a career utilityman, seizing his shot to start at shortstop over the past few weeks.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
3 May 2026
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Unlike Friday’s Oaks, where Ortiz had Always a Runner near the leaders before taking charge through the final turn and soaring past Meaning for a 1 1/4-length win, seizing the Derby required everything from jockey and mount.—
Gary B. Graves,
Chicago Tribune,
3 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Snagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagging. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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