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snags 1 of 2

noun

plural of snag

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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snags

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of snag

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

Noun

Gurman claims the foldable is still on track for this fall, despite chatter about manufacturing snags. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026 Remove Bits and Bobs Be sure to remove pins or buckles from clothing items before placing them in the washer—zip the zippers on your clothing, close snaps and hooks, and secure Velcro to prevent snags and abrasion. — Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 30 Aug. 2026 Seeing the Braves compete in this series with the Dodgers, from the walk-off win to the ace performances to the timely snags to Truist Park’s eruptions, hearkened back memories of October 2021. — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Gonzalo Corrales has been in the business of placing international athletes at American colleges long enough not to panic when the inevitable late-summer snags arise. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 27 Aug. 2026 But two of the major tools his administration uses to protect economic security have run into snags. — Emily Feng, NPR, 26 Aug. 2026 The developments are large even by Ingka’s own standards, Hyvling says, and early operational snags have already surfaced on-site. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 However, Oracle’s decision was at least partly driven by supply chain snags procuring gas turbines rather than environmental considerations, according to people familiar with the events. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 At the horse farm, fracturing started in June after being delayed for months, first by a snowstorm and then minor equipment failures and other logistical snags. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026

Verb

In the book, when Hig tries to land there, a trip wire almost snags the Cessna and pulls them down to their deaths in a crash. — Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 28 Aug. 2026 Luckily, a wake-up chat with Marshall puts Ted back on track, and the night isn’t a total wash — Ted snags a yellow umbrella from the club and just misses the Mother. — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026 Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026 However, the key to this marketplace are the live auctions that generate the FOMO feeling that snags more impulse buys. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026 Luke Evans snags a quick puppy peck atop the Empire State Building while visiting in partnership with the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative and the Trevor Project for New York City Pride on June 26. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned. — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Ferris, played by Matthew Broderick, snags a foul ball, narrated on TV by Harry Caray from a game on June 5, 1985, with Lee Smith pitching for the Cubs and Claudell Washington hitting for the Braves. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 June 2026 The fish typically remain at a depth of around 3,000 feet, and any encounters with humans have been the result of accidental fishing line snags. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snags

Noun

The process had a few hitches in it caused by the divorce, but the Swopes showed up regularly at their immigration meetings as scheduled, working through the long process.

— Ben Fenwick, Oklahoma Watch, 12 July 2026
Before every project hits the factory floor, a computer analysis calculates every cut and sorts out unforeseen hitches that can bring traditional projects to a halt such as conflicts between plumbing lines and bearing walls, Glenn said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Definition of hitches

Verb

As the striker attempts to get back to his feet, albeit with a handful of the defender’s shirt, Rosario grabs Haaland’s backside.

— Sam Lee, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
Innanen came up with the idea that, as Anton gets up to leave while Paul Baker and Issa make out, Paul Baker grabs his leg to keep him on the bed.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of grabs

Noun

Some production could be recovered once fields dry, making a rebound in Brazilian sugar content or faster harvesting one of the clearest downside risks to prices.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
Pros and cons of adjustable-rate mortgages Here's a closer look at adjustable-rate mortgage risks and advantages.

— Rebecca Safier, USA Today, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of risks

Noun

All parties are aware of the momentum behind Rouy and the pitfalls of being branded a hot young thing.

— David Lê, Curbed, 8 Sep. 2026
Movies tend to work with bold strokes and colors, and absolute ideas; cinema is a popular medium, and both its power and its pitfalls come from its ability to simplify and underline.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of pitfalls

Verb

In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

Definition of snatches

Verb

Plenty can change in one season and the Bengals sound content to see where the market lands for these four.

— Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026
The decision lands as the Supreme Court weighs the same case and states from Alabama to Wisconsin rush out ballots, raising stakes in the nationwide fight over mail voting.

— Nicholas Riccardi, Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2026

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