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
Tuch raced in all alone, deked to his forehand and fired a shot low to the glove side, but Dobeš snared it.
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Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Retirees and near-retirees are the taxpayers snared most often by the Stealth Taxes.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Telemundo snared those rights away from Univision in 2023.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 May 2026
But how to avoid being snared will depend on who did the chiding.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon snared Cruz’s throw on the bounce while also stretching off the bag.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Loftin snared a line drive and tagged third to record the inning-ending double play.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Towns finished with 13 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field and snared just three rebounds.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Juarez snared a line drive at second base, however, and threw the ball to Madison Marshall at first for the game-ending double play.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Jesse Granger, New York Times, 23 May 2026
Retirees and near-retirees are the taxpayers snared most often by the Stealth Taxes.
—Bob Carlson, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Telemundo snared those rights away from Univision in 2023.
—Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 7 May 2026
But how to avoid being snared will depend on who did the chiding.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2026
Yankees third baseman Ryan McMahon snared Cruz’s throw on the bounce while also stretching off the bag.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 29 Apr. 2026
Loftin snared a line drive and tagged third to record the inning-ending double play.
—Kansas City Star, 25 Apr. 2026
Towns finished with 13 points on five-of-eight shooting from the field and snared just three rebounds.
—Kristian Winfield, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
Juarez snared a line drive at second base, however, and threw the ball to Madison Marshall at first for the game-ending double play.
—Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snared
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Sherri Wright recalled the moment of impact and waking up trapped inside the wreckage.—
Brittany Miller,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
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The news quickly drew headlines in Thailand because of its resemblance to the dramatic 2018 cave rescue in northern Thailand, where 12 boys and their soccer coach were trapped for more than two weeks before being safely rescued in an operation that became a global sensation.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 May 2026
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In the final two minutes, Salaün grabbed two crucial rebounds, hit two free throws, and knocked down a clutch jumper that gave Golden State a 87-84 lead.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
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Howard added 22 points and grabbed a team-best eight rebounds, and Miles added 16 points and eight assists.—
Mike Cook,
Twin Cities,
28 May 2026
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Instead, both hesitated, their feet tangled and a charging Healy banged in the loose ball.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
24 May 2026
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Then in the defensive zone, Avalanche teammates Toews and Brock Nelson got tangled up along the boards as Toews tried to clear the puck.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Marcus Ingvartsen has become one of the league’s most efficient finishers, Anders Dreyer remains the club’s creative pulse and Mikey Varas’ team still plays with the possession-heavy ambition that caught everyone by surprise in its inaugural season.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Tomato plants can make a healthy recovery and return to normal from curling leaves, especially if it’s caught early and adjustments are made.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
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Those charges followed a sprawling indictment of 34 defendants that also ensnared Hall of Fame player and Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups and former Lakers assistant coach Damon Jones.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
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Over 30 people, including members and associates of four major Mafia crime families, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and ex-NBA player Damon Jones, have been ensnared in the criminal operation.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Tom Quinn’s indie outfit snatched up Fjord for domestic release ahead of this year’s festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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The Broadview facility was filled with dozens of immigrants who’d been snatched off the streets.—
Jason Meisner,
Chicago Tribune,
22 May 2026
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Liliana Escobar made sure the Lions seized it.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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During the search, police said investigators allegedly seized 30 grams worth of fentanyl pills, 12 grams of crack cocaine, several digital scales, a BB gun, and two 9mm rounds of ammunition.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2026
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Helicopter footage captured by NBC4 showed police tape cordoning off a section of the residential street, where a large number of emergency responders were gathered.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
28 May 2026
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That task was best tackled by the great Brazilian poet Carlos Drummond de Andrade, whose tribute, published in the Jornal do Brasil, captured the nuances of the collective mood.—
Jack Lang,
New York Times,
28 May 2026
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“Snared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snared. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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