as in hitches
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 grabs
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 snags
Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Silky and quiet, the 10-denier nylon (100 percent recycled) proved durable enough to resist snags or rips over two years of heavy use in Colorado’s high peaks.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Dogged by rising entertainment costs, supply-chain snags and a bumpy Covid recovery, Hasbro has methodically remade itself.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The sheets felt slightly softer after washing and drying them, and there were no snags, tears, loose threads, or color fading.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Long delayed by weather, the flight had overcome two last-minute snags caused by seemingly minor computer and weather problems.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Production snags have hampered the comeback bid, a disappointment for investors who anticipated more of a boost from new products.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
But that progress hit some snags last season as injuries ravaged the Trojans’ depth on defense.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
However, some snags kept pushing the reopening date back.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The highest debut on the latest frame belongs to Madison Beer, the American singer-songwriter whose third album Locket (LOUD/Sony) snags a podium entry, just behind Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving (Universal), down 1-2.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
Charm City Boca’s construction hit snags immediately.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Fox would be a logical partner, as Marchand points out, and perhaps NBC snags him for Super Bowl LX coverage in a few weeks.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … NEW BEGINNINGS – CBS snags ABC reporter who apologized for remarks about Charlie Kirk alleged shooter's ‘touching’ messages.
—FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Mega Millions winner snags $90M jackpot.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
The tool also heats up lightning fast, glides through my hair, and never snags.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Hopper snags a lighter to try and create torches to scare off the monster.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
Noun
Your precise eye fixes friction early by making adjustments that prevent snags and give your bonds room to blossom.
—Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026
Silky and quiet, the 10-denier nylon (100 percent recycled) proved durable enough to resist snags or rips over two years of heavy use in Colorado’s high peaks.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside, 10 Feb. 2026
Dogged by rising entertainment costs, supply-chain snags and a bumpy Covid recovery, Hasbro has methodically remade itself.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 10 Feb. 2026
The sheets felt slightly softer after washing and drying them, and there were no snags, tears, loose threads, or color fading.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Jan. 2026
Long delayed by weather, the flight had overcome two last-minute snags caused by seemingly minor computer and weather problems.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Production snags have hampered the comeback bid, a disappointment for investors who anticipated more of a boost from new products.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
But that progress hit some snags last season as injuries ravaged the Trojans’ depth on defense.
—Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2026
However, some snags kept pushing the reopening date back.
—Dennis Valera, CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Verb
Irvine office campus snags $32 million The office campus Centerstone Plaza sold in mid-January for $32 million.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 30 Jan. 2026
The highest debut on the latest frame belongs to Madison Beer, the American singer-songwriter whose third album Locket (LOUD/Sony) snags a podium entry, just behind Olivia Dean’s The Art of Loving (Universal), down 1-2.
—Lars Brandle, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2026
Charm City Boca’s construction hit snags immediately.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 22 Jan. 2026
Fox would be a logical partner, as Marchand points out, and perhaps NBC snags him for Super Bowl LX coverage in a few weeks.
—Dan Shanoff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Continue reading … NEW BEGINNINGS – CBS snags ABC reporter who apologized for remarks about Charlie Kirk alleged shooter's ‘touching’ messages.
—FOXNews.com, 10 Dec. 2025
Mega Millions winner snags $90M jackpot.
—Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 8 Dec. 2025
The tool also heats up lightning fast, glides through my hair, and never snags.
—Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025
Hopper snags a lighter to try and create torches to scare off the monster.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snags
Noun
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But her journey hasn’t been without a few hitches.—
Aaron Tolentino,
New York Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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The draft horse shows this week during the stock show’s 120th anniversary will include 15 six-horse hitches, or six horses pulling a wagon.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Cathy goes to wipe her fingers on her skirt, but Heathcliff instead grabs her hand and puts her fingers in his mouth.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
16 Feb. 2026
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Soon thereafter, a gear fishing pal of yours gifted you an old, unused fly rod, and that totally grabs a hold of you and completely directs the rest of your life.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The shift risks further straining a pension system that already accounts for about a quarter of the country’s budget.—
semafor.com,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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Trump is suing for $5 billion, alleging political discrimination, while JPMorgan says the closures were based on legal and ‘reputational’ risks.—
Ken Sweet,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Feb. 2026
Verb
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So, this is about when undeniable attraction catches you off guard, but also the enormous consequences of following that urge and that feeling, and the consequences of that for the families around you, however innocent your intent is.—
Leo Barraclough,
Variety,
18 Feb. 2026
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Try the Storm Chaser, which sends you into a zero-gravity fall, catches you in a funnel, then discards you into a pool below.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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And so do all the little obstacles and pitfalls along the way.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Feb. 2026
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In an environment in which people scrutinize AI’s pitfalls, how a company tells its story can affect valuation, regulation, and talent recruitment.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
23 Feb. 2026
Verb
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There’s much for delight, but the drama lost steam in a confusing episode near the end, when a Snake (portrayed by Abrahamse) snatches the Prince away.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
7 Feb. 2026
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Maisie is a throw-away child in 1910, captivated by a poster of a magical French carousel, when an aunt snatches her out of poverty and takes her into the home of her wealthy employer, a British lord.—
Sandra Dallas,
Denver Post,
24 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The appearance lands as SXSW marks four decades in Austin, with this year’s festival scheduled for March 12–18.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Feb. 2026
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Who is in the boardroom also impacts who lands in the C-suite.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Now, her family must reckon with the consequences as Agnes van Rhijn (Christine Baranski) seizes an opportunity to regain her position.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
13 Feb. 2026
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Iran seizes 2 ships on smuggling claims DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf on Thursday, state television reported, claiming the vessels had been smuggling fuel.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Feb. 2026
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