1
as in trapping
to catch or hold as if in a net
easily distracted by any bright object that snared his eye
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2
as in grabbing
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 snaring
Pickens was even more dominant, snaring nine balls for 144 yards and a score.
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Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025
At least Cochrane was familiar with the feeling of snaring an interception.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Viewers in recent weeks may have noticed a heavier focus on snaring newsmakers for interviews early on in a story’s news cycle.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The Pro Bowl returner had a Pro Bowl-type breakout as a receiver in last year's Week 17 matchup against these same Bengals, snaring a 51-yard touchdown bomb from Bo Nix in the fourth quarter and adding another game-tying score at the end of regulation to push that late-December game into overtime.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
When Bello hit Tyler Heineman with a pitch to lead off the fifth, the right-hander immediately drew a double play from George Springer, helping his own cause by snaring the grounder up the middle and firing the ball to second.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Antonelli was showing signs of progress toward Russell’s pace early in 2025, including snaring an impressive sprint race pole in Miami.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Nov. 2025
At least Cochrane was familiar with the feeling of snaring an interception.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Viewers in recent weeks may have noticed a heavier focus on snaring newsmakers for interviews early on in a story’s news cycle.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The Pro Bowl returner had a Pro Bowl-type breakout as a receiver in last year's Week 17 matchup against these same Bengals, snaring a 51-yard touchdown bomb from Bo Nix in the fourth quarter and adding another game-tying score at the end of regulation to push that late-December game into overtime.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 29 Sep. 2025
When Bello hit Tyler Heineman with a pitch to lead off the fifth, the right-hander immediately drew a double play from George Springer, helping his own cause by snaring the grounder up the middle and firing the ball to second.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Antonelli was showing signs of progress toward Russell’s pace early in 2025, including snaring an impressive sprint race pole in Miami.
—Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaring
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The cozy, fleece-lined Under Armour Storm Long-sleeve Sweatshirt is a perfect in-flight layer, as the soft and stretchy material will keep you warm in a chilly plane cabin without trapping sweat or heat.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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Bollard walls can also act as dams during flash floods—like the one that occurred in Big Bend in 2025—trapping debris and causing severe erosion.—
Owen Clarke,
Outside,
20 Feb. 2026
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Within a few blocks of the hotel are also many spots worthy of grabbing a tasty bite or a drink—Bamboo Sushi, Radio Room, and Walter French's, to name a few.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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What’s particularly exciting is how many films are grabbing dates in ’27 and ’28.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2026
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Lightweight fabrics tumble more evenly, reducing the chance of tangling.—
Anyssa Roberts,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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This will help prevent tangling and stretching during the wash cycle.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 Jan. 2026
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Getting there involves chartering a plane or catching a flight or ferry from another island.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Feb. 2026
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The attitude evidently was catching.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
17 Feb. 2026
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Alongside Palasciano, speakers assailed the influx of Indian Americans, from accusing them of snatching the American Dream to criticizing their driving skills and even blaming them for traffic.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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Guards shouting orders and snatching toys from small hands.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Holtville placed five wrestlers in the finals, with Anthony Strahm capturing the 120-pound title and Axel Gomez taking the 215 title.—
San Diego Union-Tribune,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Chloe Nelson ran the second leg while Emily ran the third in capturing Gold in the 200 Medley Relay.—
Mike Waters,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Feb. 2026
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Federal agents recently descended on Georgia state election offices without warning, seizing equipment, records, and ballots.—
State Rep. Matt Blumenthal,
Hartford Courant,
12 Feb. 2026
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Williams also said the warrant didn't specify what the agents were supposed to be seizing.—
Irene Wright,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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“Snaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaring. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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