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
Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
At another fisherman’s snag a few miles to the north, the team’s equipment got caught on the seabed.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
Users who correctly guess a numerical code could snag a buy-one-get-one deal to use on National Burrito Day, April 3, but other lucky winners could get free burritos.
Is The Chipotle Burrito Vault Game Legitimate?
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Noun
But the case against Musk and his slapdash race through Washington seems to have hit, at least for now, a snag.
—Philip Elliott, TIME, 19 Feb. 2025
At another fisherman’s snag a few miles to the north, the team’s equipment got caught on the seabed.
—Sean Kingsley, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Feb. 2025
Verb
And snag a Golden Girls party kit that makes decorating easy.
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—Maggie Griswold, StyleCaster, 1 Apr. 2025
Users who correctly guess a numerical code could snag a buy-one-get-one deal to use on National Burrito Day, April 3, but other lucky winners could get free burritos.
Is The Chipotle Burrito Vault Game Legitimate?
—Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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The Board of Rites is tasked with making sure the ceremonies performed by the imperial nobles go off without a hitch, and its members have been dying throughout the series.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
2 Apr. 2025
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All crowdfunding campaigns have an element of risk, but assuming this project goes without a hitch, shipping for backers is estimated to start from July.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In the footage, Combs, wearing a robe, is seen kicking Ventura, grabbing her by the hair and throwing her to the ground before grabbing her suitcase and handbag.—
Kevin Dolak,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Apr. 2025
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Roberts grabbed eight boards vs. Gonzaga in the round of 32, 12 vs. Purdue in the Sweet 16 and 12 more vs. Duke in the Final Four.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Apr. 2025
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In addition, anime in and of itself is a very broad catch all term that could mean a plethora of different genres to an animation veteran.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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As a rookie, McBride was the backup to starting tight end Zach Ertz and had 29 catches for 265 yards and a touchdown.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Guerilla artists, tagging walls at each place ICE has snatched apart families.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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Instead of tackling the berries alone, Rubi’s friend snatched it mid-air so the two of them could share it.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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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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This uncharacteristic decision leads to a day of risk and romance, liberation and intimacy: 24 hours that will transform Allyson’s life.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
10 Apr. 2025
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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