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
In 1996, the Australian state of Victoria snared the race from South Australia’s Adelaide, which had been the F1 season finale every year since 1985.
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Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Others with North Texas ties have been snared in the web of scrutiny around Epstein.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
In most years, the Super Bowl pre-game interview got the most emphasis, with other segments following across other shows backed by the news outlet that snared the access.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Partial government shutdown drags on Meanwhile, a number of other federal agencies are snared in the funding standoff as the government went into a partial shutdown over the weekend.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Boutte shot his arm out and snared it anyway, completing one of the greatest catches in franchise history.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
As both governor and likely presidential candidate, Newsom is snared in a political trap of his own making.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
After her rescue, Robinson arrived at an Animals Asia sanctuary in Vietnam traumatized and injured, missing part of her front paw and most of her hind paw, which rescuers believe is from her being snared and captured as a cub.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
By halftime on Saturday night at the Intuit Dome, the Clippers seemed to have the Lakers snared in a trap game.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 2025
Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
Others with North Texas ties have been snared in the web of scrutiny around Epstein.
—Uwa Ede-Osifo, Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
In most years, the Super Bowl pre-game interview got the most emphasis, with other segments following across other shows backed by the news outlet that snared the access.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 3 Feb. 2026
Partial government shutdown drags on Meanwhile, a number of other federal agencies are snared in the funding standoff as the government went into a partial shutdown over the weekend.
—Lisa Mascaro, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
Boutte shot his arm out and snared it anyway, completing one of the greatest catches in franchise history.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 19 Jan. 2026
As both governor and likely presidential candidate, Newsom is snared in a political trap of his own making.
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 15 Jan. 2026
After her rescue, Robinson arrived at an Animals Asia sanctuary in Vietnam traumatized and injured, missing part of her front paw and most of her hind paw, which rescuers believe is from her being snared and captured as a cub.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026
By halftime on Saturday night at the Intuit Dome, the Clippers seemed to have the Lakers snared in a trap game.
—Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 21 Dec. 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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 Mar. 2026
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If you are trapped by moving water, move to the highest possible point and call 911 if possible.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
11 Mar. 2026
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After scoring over Denver center Nikola Jokic in the fourth quarter, James fell to the court and immediately grabbed his left elbow.—
Broderick Turner,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Based on court records, witness testimony and interviews with law enforcement, it’s believed that Sarah Wondra, along with one of the roommates, grabbed Michael and brought him back to the Wondras’ house.—
Alex Brizee
March 5,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2026
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The two will be twisted and tangled for all time — plenty of T-shirts commemorate the catch — with the Series secured in Pages’ glove.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
4 Mar. 2026
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If travel plans or deliveries get tangled, confirm details ASAP, before problems get any bigger.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
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Secure loose outdoor items and adjust plans as necessary so you're not caught outside.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
5 Mar. 2026
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In 93 career games, Lazard has caught 239 passes for 3,147 yards and 28 touchdowns.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
5 Mar. 2026
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Documents concerning UAPs are commonly ensnared with such sensitive intelligence that could impact national security if publicly disclosed, and would implicate a thorough declassification process.—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
7 Mar. 2026
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The travel chaos from the war in the Middle East has ensnared many of the Muslims who have converged on Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage, leaving them stranded and scrambling to find other ways home.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Trump has been warning of the Cuban government’s downfall since his administration struck Venezuela and snatched Maduro in a secret raid on his compound.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
8 Mar. 2026
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The former is now in shackles in a New York detention facility after being snatched from Caracas by US special forces in an extraordinary overnight raid.—
John Liu,
CNN Money,
4 Mar. 2026
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Agents also seized about $80,000 in cash, six firearms and additional quantities of narcotics during arrests carried out Thursday morning.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Government agencies commonly seized land from Black and Latino property owners to expand cities and build infrastructure.—
Ara Rosenthal,
Mercury News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Astronomers captured the most detailed image yet of our galaxy’s center.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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The observation team, led by the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, Maryland, captured two additional measurements that proved key to improving the orbit estimate.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Snared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snared. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.
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