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
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
But in typical Netflix-binge-method fashion, the episode’s closing sequence obliterates any narrative snags by shocking us with a cliffhanger.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
There have been other snags as well.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
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
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
Noun
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
But in typical Netflix-binge-method fashion, the episode’s closing sequence obliterates any narrative snags by shocking us with a cliffhanger.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Apr. 2026
There have been other snags as well.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snags
Noun
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The incidents involving contact with chains, trailer hitches, poles, and curbs indicate recurring limitations in detecting smaller or irregular obstacles, especially during reversing maneuvers.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
16 May 2026
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All three of these Yakima racks use trailer hitches for mounting, rather than suction, roof racks, or your rear door.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Kennedy then pins the snake’s head and grabs it by the mouth, avoiding any potential venomous bites.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
28 May 2026
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Davis grabs two suitcases off the belt, pulls out a handheld computer that looks like an extra-rugged iPad, and scans the bar codes on the luggage tags.—
Joel Rose,
NPR,
26 May 2026
Noun
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Sewers can contain numerous hazards, including noxious and potentially deadly gases, unstable surfaces, flooding risks, and confined spaces.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
31 May 2026
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These major crimes generally affect residents, according to experts, but that doesn’t mean visitors won’t face risks.—
Michael Rios,
CNN Money,
31 May 2026
Verb
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That last risk is the most dangerous, since an error nobody catches becomes a decision the business acts on.—
Caroline Castrillon,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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The app provides instant feedback and catches pronunciation mistakes.—
Andrew R. Chow,
Time,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The Bruins’ success in the batter’s box also has helped raise the tide of a team that could’ve fallen into many pitfalls.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
1 June 2026
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The patient who is using this must understand the limitations and pitfalls of these platforms.—
Hansa Bhargava,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Dubbed the Velvet Gang, the trio snatches the overpriced, often monochromatic fashion threads designed by Christie Smith (Demi Moore, in a performance of comedic genius), a pretentious piece of work who stations herself in a leaning building (wink, win to San Francisco there).—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
19 May 2026
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When the Mafia snatches her anyway, his PTSD returns and launches him on a dark path to vengeance.—
K. Thor Jensen,
PC Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The date does not go to plan after a move to take things further in a remote out-of-town motel lands them in the crosshairs of a bloody and intricate murder plot.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
4 June 2026
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The classic sneaker begins with a white leather upper that’s primarily accented with the signature True Blue shade, a hue which lands somewhere between marine blue and navy.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Ellie brings up the salad and seizes the opportunity to take credit for her part in making lunch.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
26 May 2026
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While Linda seizes, Bradley makes a break for it on a makeshift raft.—
Brianna Zigler,
Entertainment Weekly,
21 May 2026
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