1
as in trapped
to catch or hold as if in a net
easily distracted by any bright object that snared his eye
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in grabbed
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
campers trying to snare brook trout for supper
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of snared
But not all of the diaspora have been snared for the national team.
—
Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 June 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
Adam Leventhal, New York Times, 10 June 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
Verb
-
Together, these methods help build a timeline of when each layer of sediment and the plastic trapped in it were deposited.—
Lisa Emili,
The Conversation,
16 June 2026
-
Seafarers left trapped by the conflict have faced shortages of food, water and medical care on their vessels, as well as the threat of attacks.—
Joanne Stocker,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
Verb
-
Forward Natasha Howard scored 15 points and grabbed nine rebounds for the Lynx (12-3), who have won 10 of their past 11 games.—
John W. Davis,
Oc Register,
18 June 2026
-
Police said one officer grabbed his gun and another grabbed his taser.—
Brandon Downs,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
Verb
-
Jellyfish and jellyfish larvae sometimes get tangled in the seaweed, and their tentacles can really hurt and cause severe skin irritation, rashes and blisters.—
Bill Kearney,
Sun Sentinel,
12 June 2026
-
Instead, both hesitated, their feet tangled and a charging Healy banged in the loose ball.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
12 June 2026
Verb
-
The excitement has also caught the attention of tourists.—
Hannah Kliger,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
-
If caught in a rip current, remain calm.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
More than 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 scheme.—
Tom Winter,
NBC news,
10 June 2026
-
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
Verb
-
Armed men snatched a highly respected security expert earlier this week in one of the few places in the capital city of Haiti to be considered relatively safe.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 June 2026
-
By lunchtime, the majority of jerseys — of varying colors and sizes — had already been snatched up.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2026
Verb
-
Aemond was named Prince Regent in the aftermath, and seized control of the Iron Throne while Aegon recovered.—
Tracy Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
-
But in March, environmental authorities seized 550 head of cattle and issued 21 citations, according to documents reviewed by The Associated Press.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
19 June 2026
Verb
-
Satellite image captured on July 29, 2024, shows the Alexander Mountain fire near Loveland, Colorado.—
Jesse Sarles,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
-
After turning heads with $600 boots at her husband, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s, swearing-in ceremony, Duwaji has once again captured the attention of the fashion-obsessed with a look inspired by the New York Knicks.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
18 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Snared.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snared. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
