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
Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Yes, and: The budget, property tax relief and health care costs — all priority issues heading into session — are hitting snags that likely won't get worked out this week.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Asli Pelit, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Head over to Wayfair’s site to snag the luxury lookalike bistro set from Bay Isle Home, or keep scrolling to shop similar styles up to 45 percent off.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Noun
At varying points, Ukraine adopted parts of NATO warfighting strategy, only to run into snags or revert to the more familiar, Soviet-style tactics.
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
Yes, and: The budget, property tax relief and health care costs — all priority issues heading into session — are hitting snags that likely won't get worked out this week.
—Arika Herron, Axios, 24 Mar. 2025
Verb
Meanwhile, Racing Louisville snagged her rights in the NWSL expansion draft.
—Asli Pelit, New York Times, 12 Apr. 2025
Head over to Wayfair’s site to snag the luxury lookalike bistro set from Bay Isle Home, or keep scrolling to shop similar styles up to 45 percent off.
—Megan Schaltegger, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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The night’s crossing of the Athina went off without a hitch, and Captain Hallax arrived home the next morning.—
Silvana Paternostro Nathalia Angarita,
New York Times,
8 Apr. 2025
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Despite these concerns, the plan went off without a hitch.—
Ashley Vega,
People.com,
7 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Antetokounmpo finished the game by scoring 36 points, grabbing 13 rebounds, and blocking two shots.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Apr. 2025
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So grab a pencil, a few colors or a coloring book and enjoy your boosted brain power.—
Ann Kowal Smith,
Forbes.com,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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But there’s a bit of a catch: This cellular process can irritate eczema-prone skin.—
Sierra Leone Starks,
Allure,
18 Apr. 2025
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He’s been biding his time since then, throwing plyometric balls in third inning of games, working the bands in the fifth and playing catch with the wall in the seventh, just in case.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
17 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Their namesake bills can probe into the ground to snatch deep-burrowing creatures, whether crabs, shrimp or worms and other invertebrates.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 Apr. 2025
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His father, Wilmer Gutiérrez, is now searching for answers after his son was snatched by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The country could be at risk of losing its elimination status if an outbreak continued for more than one year.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2025
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Key challenges, like the risk of exacerbating inequality if access is limited to the rich and the significant energy demands, will need to be addressed.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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