as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
we ran into a slight snag the night before the show
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
as in to grab
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
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of snag
Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 June 2025
But despite his popularity in the heavily Democratic state, Newsom’s governorship has continued to hit snags.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 12 June 2025
Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
The cobwebs under the jarrah tremble in the hot breeze; there are no beetles snagged in the webs today to rescue.
—Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for snag
Noun
Hazelwood's tour snag sparked a discussion on book communities about how President Donald Trump's recent policies would trickle down to publishing.
—Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 19 June 2025
But despite his popularity in the heavily Democratic state, Newsom’s governorship has continued to hit snags.
—Solcyré Burga, Time, 12 June 2025
Verb
Also worth snagging is this Henckels chef's knife—$78 off through the end of today.
—Melanie Fincher, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
The cobwebs under the jarrah tremble in the hot breeze; there are no beetles snagged in the webs today to rescue.
—Literary Hub, 10 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for snag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
-
The show began without a hitch, but about 20 to 25 minutes later, there were whispers of confusion, then a panicked commotion.—
Jordan Friedman,
Smithsonian Magazine,
3 July 2025
-
But despite this clear sign from God, the lead-up to the proposal doesn’t necessarily go off without a hitch.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
2 July 2025
Verb
-
Order fish tacos or fresh salads at Bad Boy Burrito; grab at coffee at Cafe Moka; shop for clothing and gifts at Miss Monroe Boutique; and browse the open-air stalls at boo kee sue Botanics for handmade textiles, ceramics, and more.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
12 July 2025
-
Pick up seasonal staples like this breezy maxi dress and these Crocs recovery slides to comfortably beat the heat, or grab year-round closet staples like these classic Levi’s jeans and this timeless button-down shirt by Gap.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
-
The catch is a pricey subscription for subject recognition, smart alerts, and cloud storage.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
-
This is a brilliant camera for professionals, the only catch being that the menu system can a little unwieldy.—
Chris McMullen,
Space.com,
11 July 2025
Verb
-
As the old adage goes, the early bird gets the worm—the same can be applied to snatching up the best Prime Day beauty deals!—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
-
The supe-fighting Boys went on the run, but nearly all of them got snatched by Homelander's personal supe army — with the exception of Starlight and Karl Urban's Butcher.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
3 July 2025
Noun
-
There is a slight risk of excessive rainfall across most of east Central Florida.—
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
-
Cornell also reached out to and met with civil rights leader the Rev. Al Sharpton for a meeting in April, a sign the company has paid attention to the risk of boycotts.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share