SNAGS Synonyms: 82 Similar and Opposite Words

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

The fire has primarily burned in grass with some snags, brush and timber, and is burning within the 2020 Loyalton Fire scar. — Brandon Downs, CBS News, 11 July 2026 Even if today’s flight had hit snags, China still has other reusable rockets waiting in the wings. — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 10 July 2026 But the county ran into significant snags on its portion, including a costly and prolonged environmental impact study required for federal funding. — Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026 Alpert learned the hard way after her cat gave it a few snags from their untrimmed claws. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 6 July 2026 His administration has hit numerous snags in court, with judges reaffirming that the Constitution gives states — not the federal government — authority over elections. — Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2026 Gurman claims the foldable is still on track to arrive later this year, despite chatter about manufacturing snags. — Kimberly Gedeon, PC Magazine, 1 July 2026 The federal government’s relationship with Anthropic, one of the major US AI companies, has hit other snags, as well. — Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 27 June 2026 As the tech industry continues to scale AI use, some companies are hitting snags not in the technology itself, but in the human workforce developing and working alongside AI agents. — Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 23 June 2026

Verb

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 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snags

Noun

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
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.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 15 June 2026

Definition of hitches

Noun

But this should be guided and individualized by the right expert in terms of counseling and determining both the risks and benefits of sports based on the cardiac diagnosis and type of sport engaged in by the athlete.

— Nicole Williams, AJC.com, 6 July 2026
And the economic risks of higher inflation and lower consumption as a result of the fuel shortages could not have come at a worse time.

— Clare Sebastian, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Definition of risks

Verb

Your hyperactive dog catches the scent of a deer and, powered by his hunter's instinct, disappears in the forest.

— Tereza Pultarova, Space.com, 11 July 2026
Made from mulberry silk with a satin finish, the dress has a natural gleam and catches the light just a touch, setting it apart from other styles in the room.

— Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

Definition of catches

Noun

The tension between the various competing interests is handled with nuance and without taking sides, all while showing both the pitfalls and the wondrous potential of this annual spectacle.

— Stuart Miller, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
The nightcap for this dance party of an album takes an honest look at the unforeseen pitfalls and points where success was not a certainty.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 6 July 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

Unless the Heat lands LeBron James, Miami will need Antetokounmpo to carry a lot of the offensive load late in close games.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 July 2026
Johnson thought up Meditating Figure before the latest headlines, but the sculpture now lands in a world newly conscious of the infrastructure that keeps it running.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 13 July 2026

Definition of lands

Verb

Rhaenyra, queen of the Blacks, seizes the Iron Throne in King’s Landing with the support of Alicent, who has simply had enough of her unstable and terrible sons.

— Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 13 July 2026
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.

— Will Weissert, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026

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