as in hitch
a danger or difficulty that is hidden or not easily recognized
we ran into a slight snag the night before the show
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as in to grab
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly
often late for work, I generally snag a bagel as I run out the door in the morning
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Recent Examples of snag
Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Morrell, a former BP exec who was appointed by former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, departed after a series of snags that ultimately doomed Chapek’s tenure as CEO.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Grace Wales Bonner, a British fashion designer, has snagged the coveted job, the fashion house announced on Tuesday.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Jeremiah Robinson made a one-handed snag for an impressive two-yard touchdown reception to cut the deficit to 21-10, but that was as close as the Pelicans would get.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 18 Oct. 2025
Morrell, a former BP exec who was appointed by former Disney CEO Bob Chapek, departed after a series of snags that ultimately doomed Chapek’s tenure as CEO.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 16 Oct. 2025
Verb
Jewel tones will be back this fall, so be sure to snag deep reds and emerald greens, too.
—Genevieve Cepeda, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025
Grace Wales Bonner, a British fashion designer, has snagged the coveted job, the fashion house announced on Tuesday.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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The only hitch was the two-handed pinch-and-hold gesture for rotating some objects.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
22 Oct. 2025
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Season 51 of the variety series has seemed to have gone on without a hitch after several notable names left the show ahead of the new season's premiere.—
Taijuan Moorman,
USA Today,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Asian restaurant joins what has become an increasingly attractive section of Meridian for grabbing food.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
27 Oct. 2025
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The Clinton years and the 1990s, defined by continuous domestic economic growth and headline-grabbing scandals, were a time when liberal idealism was so strong that Aaron Sorkin wrote a show about it.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Anglers who want to keep their catch fresh on a long drive home are better served to cover fish in a dry livewell with ice.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Oct. 2025
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Well, that all changed on Monday night when the 23-year-old exploded for 218 total yards – 136 on the ground on 17 attempts and 82 through the air on three catches – as well as two rushing touchdowns in Detroit’s 24-9 win over Tampa Bay.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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Those hoping to snatch a home in this busy period faced limited options on the market, as the country’s developers had chronically underbuilt compared to demand in the years following the subprime mortgage crisis, leading to ruthless bidding wars and climbing home values.—
Giulia Carbonaro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The risk to coffee production from climate change has some researchers trying to develop more climate-resistant varieties of coffee.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
25 Oct. 2025
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This can increase the risk of burns or further injury.—
RikkiLynn Shields Hannigan,
Health,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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