1
as in trapped
to catch or hold as if in a net
easily distracted by any bright object that snared his eye
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as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
campers trying to snare brook trout for supper
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Recent Examples of snared
Herbert completed 28 of 47 passes, both season highs, for 300 yards with one touchdown and one interception, a double deflection snared by Denver’s Brandon Jones.
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Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
The 36-year-old safety was selected 29th overall in the 2012 draft and is the NFL's active leader in interceptions with 37 snared in his career.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
James Trafford, a former City academy kid signed from Burnley in the summer, found himself in that scenario as Tottenham pushed five players forward in a narrow and high press that snared the home side’s Nico Gonzalez.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Elliott Teaford, Oc Register, 21 Sep. 2025
The 36-year-old safety was selected 29th overall in the 2012 draft and is the NFL's active leader in interceptions with 37 snared in his career.
—Trevor Squire, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
James Trafford, a former City academy kid signed from Burnley in the summer, found himself in that scenario as Tottenham pushed five players forward in a narrow and high press that snared the home side’s Nico Gonzalez.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snared
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If trapped by moving water, seek the highest possible point and contact emergency services by calling 911.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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And if there is an accident on the narrow, mostly two-lane road, drivers can be trapped for hours.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
26 Sep. 2025
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In front of reporters, the agent grabbed the crying woman by the arms before shoving her to the wall and then downward.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
26 Sep. 2025
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According to the complaint filed by detectives, Dials grabbed a handgun that belonged to Sean Perrin, 31, off the bedroom floor, placing it between the mattress and the wall before the two went to bed, the Dispatch reported.—
Christine Pelisek,
PEOPLE,
26 Sep. 2025
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The back of Paltrow’s hair was teased and brushed out, leaving only her ends tangled in the hair tie.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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If roots are tangled and circling, cut 1 inch into the root mass at four equidistant places and at the bottom of the rootball.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Sep. 2025
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Brown was caught after the raid failed and charged with treason.—
Christopher Tremoglie,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The same was true against Brighton, who were twice caught by City winning the ball and quickly shifting through the gears.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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The law, which has faced accusations of being over-broad in its language, has ensnared many.—
Angele Latham,
Nashville Tennessean,
23 Sep. 2025
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Cain, an orthodontist from Texas, was unwittingly ensnared in the murder investigation.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Bob's escape apparel over the two-day fight for his daughter's survival features cataract-protecting sunglasses snatched comically from a drugstore rack.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
23 Sep. 2025
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Janus snatched up the feature following its competition premiere in Cannes and ahead of its North American debut at the New York Film Festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Sep. 2025
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The good vibes, the kudos, the opportunities seized.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
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The boost would be short-lived, as the Shamrocks seized the momentum back with a strong defensive response and took possession over at the Spartans’ 29-yard line.—
Erik Anderson,
Boston Herald,
27 Sep. 2025
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The Ryder Cup is the one competition in golf that should be played in front of an intense, feverish crowd, the kind that can’t be captured by the virtual reality headsets European captain Luke Donald gave his players.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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TxDOT traffic cameras captured dozens of emergency vehicles and police units converging near the ICE facility off I-35E and Empire Central.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Snared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snared. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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