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
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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
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Recent Examples of snag
Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
It's pumiced enough to have no snags, no irks.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Sizes and colors are already selling out, so now’s the time to snag the popular quilt to your virtual shopping cart (and enjoy fast and free shipping courtesy of Wayfair).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Another major plot element is Cora’s effort to restore her daughter’s reputation by throwing a party, which runs into a snag when their neighbors refuse to attend.
—Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
It's pumiced enough to have no snags, no irks.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
Verb
Keep scrolling to see other cookware worth snagging from Joanna Gaines’ Target line.
—Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
Sizes and colors are already selling out, so now’s the time to snag the popular quilt to your virtual shopping cart (and enjoy fast and free shipping courtesy of Wayfair).
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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The singer performed for the first time Down Under on the Melbourne stop of her Yours, C tour, and the show went off without a hitch until Cabello suffered a wardrobe malfunction mid-performance.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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With the exception of an emergency alarm mistakenly blaring for a few seconds late in the first half, the debut of the new David Booth Kansas Memorial Stadium went off without a hitch, and that included the outcome.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Money is being funneled into headline-grabbing initiatives, such as customer-facing chatbots and generative content tools.—
Mark Minevich,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
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Huda and Amaya appeared to remain on good terms, as Huda grabbed her hand at one point.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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There is one catch, though – patients will still need to have completed an initial 18-month course of IV therapy.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
2 Sep. 2025
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As for its behavior, Lopez says there’s a chance the swordfish was hunting, using its long bill as a means to stun its prey, making for an easier catch.—
Paloma Chavez,
Sacbee.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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As the boy reached out to take the cap, Szczerek standing next to him snatched it away and gave it to a woman who put it in her handbag despite the boy’s visible protestations.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
2 Sep. 2025
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And just when the woman and the cookie are about to share a kiss, a hand reaches in from above and snatches the cookie from the scene.—
Moná Thomas,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
6 Sep. 2025
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During periods of intense rainfall, the risk of flooding increases, particularly in low-lying and flood-prone areas.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 8 Sep. 2025.
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