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
Finding Free People on sale is the kind of pre-trip win that sets the whole vacation off right, and this Hot Shot Onsie is absolutely worth snagging.
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Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
The nose cutout contours perfectly to the bridge of the nose, while the adjustable strap ensures a secure fit without snagging your hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2026
The nose cutout contours perfectly to the bridge of the nose, while the adjustable strap ensures a secure fit without snagging your hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
Verb
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Kyla Oldacre led Texas with 11 points off the bench while grabbing seven rebounds.—
Haley Sawyer,
Oc Register,
4 Apr. 2026
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The victim listed in the police records later told police about two incidents of physical assault, including grabbing, scratching, shoving and striking, according to the documents.—
Meriam Bouarrouj,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Ravensbergen is a rare southpaw as a right-catching goalie (coincidentally, as is Askarov).—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2026
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Mission specialist Christina Koch said her biggest highlight was catching her first glimpses of Earth after passing around the moon, a moment that came after a communications blackout.—
Joe Walsh,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Marcus Chisholm, 44, is accused of snatching the taco stand’s cash register from a cashier’s table and running to his car, police say.—
Mark Price
April 9,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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Some even resorted to body snatching in the name of education.—
Tara Ramanathan,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
25 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Her business is seizing the moment as AI radically transforms workflows, including that of lawyers, but her initial passion for the career came much earlier in life.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Targeting property Iran’s judiciary has begun seizing the property of public figures critical of the country’s rulers, under an anti-espionage law approved during last year’s 12-day war with Israel that punishes media and cultural activities deemed to support Iran’s enemies.—
Amir-Hussein Radjy,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Apr. 2026
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