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
Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
The only snag was when Rachel won the immunity challenge, requiring Andy, Genevieve, and Sam to pivot to Caroline as the next-best target.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Staff Author, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens lead a crew of kidnappers who decide to snag the daughter of a crime lord, only to discover that the kid happens to be a killing machine.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Live updates on Election Day snags:Legal fights and long, long lines
Profanities and a punch that knocked glasses off judge's face
Again, police reported, Schmidt was told to go to the back of the line.
—Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
The only snag was when Rachel won the immunity challenge, requiring Andy, Genevieve, and Sam to pivot to Caroline as the next-best target.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
Keep it casual by snagging a table at SmacNally’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, which offers open-air seating overlooking Silver Lake.
—Staff Author, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
Melissa Barrera and Dan Stevens lead a crew of kidnappers who decide to snag the daughter of a crime lord, only to discover that the kid happens to be a killing machine.
—Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 8 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
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The flag of the Islamic State group was on the truck's trailer hitch, the FBI said.ERIC TUCKER, JIM MUSTIAN, TIME, 2 Jan. 2025
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The flag of the Islamic State group was on the truck’s trailer hitch, the FBI said.Eric Tucker, Jim Mustian, Los Angeles Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Fans eager to play the game as Ice Spice can grab her Fortnite skins in the Item Shop.Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 13 Jan. 2025
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So grab your favorite streaming device, line up some snacks, and let the enchantment unfold.Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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The third-year pro recorded 46 catches for 601 yards and four touchdowns during the 2024 regular season, and added two catches for 13 yards prior to exiting against the Eagles.Jelani Scott, The Athletic, 13 Jan. 2025
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As in every genie story, Gascón’s came with a catch.Julian Sancton, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Jan. 2025
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Powerful streams of water from a veritable traffic jam of firetrucks were snatched by the wind and carried away as mist.Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Northwest Corpus Christi, Texas, snatched the third spot for the most affordable warm-weather destinations in the winter.Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025
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Research also shows that for men of all ages, just one to three hours of walking per week significantly reduces the risk of prostate cancer.Sammy Rubin, Forbes, 6 Jan. 2025
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The Chiefs will have two weeks to review the performance before determining their offensive line plan in the playoffs — but at this stage, asking Humphries to shift to left tackle with fewer than 100 snaps would be a risk not backed by the evidence of a reward.Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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