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
Samuel O’Neal and,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
As a whole, this laptop can handle everyday tasks like browsing and run a few productivity programs at once without software snags.
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Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
The gold plates effortlessly glided through both my real hair and the clip-ins, straightening them evenly without any snags.
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Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
Jessica Sanders, the executive director of Sacramento Tree Foundation, said stumps could be used as habitats for snags, owls or other wildlife.
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Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
The Calambokidis plan quickly hit some snags.
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Robin Romm,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Boeing’s efforts to keep up kept hitting development snags including its first uncrewed test flight, which missed its rendezvous with the space station entirely in 2019.
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Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Students in Pennsylvania experienced similar snags last week as more state education departments are moving to computerized assessments.
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Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Your intense focus can turn initial success into lasting momentum, while positive self-talk prevents burnout if any snags slow the pace.
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Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
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.
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Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
11 June 2026
In the coming-of-age dramedy produced by Adam Sandler, his daughter Sunny Sandler stars as a teenager who snags the lead in her high school musical and is ready for the spotlight.
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Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Jewelry Minor snags from rings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces can present big problems for delicate fabrics.
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Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
One cat steals the spotlight and another snags it right back.
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Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
Irvine office campus snags $32 million The office campus Centerstone Plaza sold in mid-January for $32 million.
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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.
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Lars Brandle,
Billboard,
23 Jan. 2026
Charm City Boca’s construction hit snags immediately.
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Phillip Valys,
Sun Sentinel,
22 Jan. 2026
Noun
Despite overall improvements across the district in both the high school EOC STAAR test and the 3-8 exams, Licata announced last week that more than a dozen schools experienced notable snags that would qualify them for the Elevate network.
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Samuel O’Neal and,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 June 2026
As a whole, this laptop can handle everyday tasks like browsing and run a few productivity programs at once without software snags.
—
Kelsey Fogarty,
PC Magazine,
13 June 2026
The gold plates effortlessly glided through both my real hair and the clip-ins, straightening them evenly without any snags.
—
Essence Wiley,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
Jessica Sanders, the executive director of Sacramento Tree Foundation, said stumps could be used as habitats for snags, owls or other wildlife.
—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
23 May 2026
The Calambokidis plan quickly hit some snags.
—
Robin Romm,
The Atlantic,
2 May 2026
Boeing’s efforts to keep up kept hitting development snags including its first uncrewed test flight, which missed its rendezvous with the space station entirely in 2019.
—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 May 2026
Students in Pennsylvania experienced similar snags last week as more state education departments are moving to computerized assessments.
—
Cayla Bamberger,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Your intense focus can turn initial success into lasting momentum, while positive self-talk prevents burnout if any snags slow the pace.
—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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.
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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
In the coming-of-age dramedy produced by Adam Sandler, his daughter Sunny Sandler stars as a teenager who snags the lead in her high school musical and is ready for the spotlight.
—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
12 May 2026
Jewelry Minor snags from rings, watches, bracelets, and necklaces can present big problems for delicate fabrics.
—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
One cat steals the spotlight and another snags it right back.
—
Shania Russell,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Apr. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snags
Noun
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In Houston, some drivers were up to their trailer hitches in lapping waters, while photos from Waco, Texas, showed roadways washed away by the storms.
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Legal glitches and hitches will eventually be found when AI laws are passed without suitable scrutiny and analysis.
Verb
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What actually cuts through and grabs attention nowadays is humanity, clarity and credibility in messaging.
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When Martinez throws something back, the woman rushes toward her, throws her to the ground, grabs her by the hair and repeatedly attacks her as bystanders try to step in and help.
Noun
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As geopolitical competition intensifies, such concentrations pose risks to industries dependent on uninterrupted access to critical materials.
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The company utilizes a development approach that structures projects specifically to limit the initial capital exposure and execution risks faced by its partners.
Verb
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Angèle’s narrative never catches fire and while Anei is striking as Ada, that section of the film feels slightly patronizing, reducing this immigrant tale to yet another strained salute to perseverance.
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Then something unusual catches your eye.
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Some founders on the second go-around choose to self-fund and avoid the pitfalls of venture capital.
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Other Décor Mistakes While designers agree that a catalog-style room is one of the biggest decorating pitfalls, there are a few other details that can have a similar effect.
Verb
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This dooms the kingdom to the tyrannical rule of the villainous Priscilla (Nikki Glaser), who swoops in and snatches the throne.
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Scylla snatches up six of his men, but the rest make it to Thrinacia.
Verb
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This time the fly lands just above the spot and floats its way down.
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The announcement lands at a specific moment in JAŸ-Z’’s public calendar.
Verb
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Trump seizes America’s 250th-birthday spotlight, headlining the Great American State Fair, hosting a UFC bout at the White House and promoting new passports, $250 bills and coins bearing his image.
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Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.
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