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
Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Leave Dead Trees Many owls nest in or on top of snags, or dead trees that are still standing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Sheer and lace curtains should be hand-washed in cool water or placed in a mesh laundry bag in a washing machine to prevent snags and pulls.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
That mission, which will send three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day trip around the moon, has faced a series of delays due to snags with NASA's mammoth Space Launch System rocket developed specifically for the lunar program.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
For all Miso’s efforts, the startup has hit snags.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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
The historical State Line Bridge on the Kankakee River has attracted many snags over the decades, obstructing the flow of water.
—Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 14 Mar. 2026
Leave Dead Trees Many owls nest in or on top of snags, or dead trees that are still standing.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
Sheer and lace curtains should be hand-washed in cool water or placed in a mesh laundry bag in a washing machine to prevent snags and pulls.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 Mar. 2026
That mission, which will send three Americans and one Canadian on a 10-day trip around the moon, has faced a series of delays due to snags with NASA's mammoth Space Launch System rocket developed specifically for the lunar program.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 27 Feb. 2026
For all Miso’s efforts, the startup has hit snags.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 26 Feb. 2026
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
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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In the kitchen, Wells grabs a round of dough resting in semolina flour.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
13 Mar. 2026
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Inspired, Larry grabs a random woman and kisses her on the mouth.—
Ethan Shanfeld,
Variety,
13 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The risks increase with each infection.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Mar. 2026
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Naloxone became widely available, restrictions on medications for opioid use disorder loosened, and communities educated people on the risks of fentanyl.—
Grey Gardner,
Oc Register,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Evans ranks 10th all time in TD catches and his 11 seasons with at least 1,000 yards receiving are second most ever to Jerry Rice’s 14.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Austin Hooper catches a touchdown in the 2017 Super Bowl.—
Tyler Estep,
AJC.com,
12 Mar. 2026
Noun
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One of the pitfalls of natural cleaners is that solutions must be well-balanced to be effective.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Mar. 2026
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Bathrooms are functional spaces, so avoiding common renovating pitfalls is important.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
9 Mar. 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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There can be no darkness where our gaze lands.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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Looking to catch soccer fever before World Cup officially lands in ATL?—
Access ATL,
AJC.com,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Continue reading … MARITIME VICTORY — Coast Guard seizes 22,000 pounds of cocaine in largest bust in 18 years.—
,
FOXNews.com,
10 Mar. 2026
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Unfortunately, though, she’s still possessed by the spirit of Mary Shelley, whose voice seizes her body with tiresome frequency.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
4 Mar. 2026
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