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
ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The sentencing itself hit a procedural snag.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Now’s your chance to snag a deal on the plush Sanders loveseat sofa that can layer in just the right amount of coziness.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
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Noun
The Second Coming hits a snag The finale picks up a few years after the S2 cliffhanger.
—ArsTechnica, 15 May 2026
The sentencing itself hit a procedural snag.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 9 May 2026
Verb
With warmer weather ahead, now is the time to snag your new everyday sandals, and the Columbia Women’s Alava Sandals are practically a steal for 51 percent off while the Teva Men’s Universal Trail Sandals are another unbeatable pick for only $60.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026
Now’s your chance to snag a deal on the plush Sanders loveseat sofa that can layer in just the right amount of coziness.
—Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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Fortunately for Musk and his rocket company, the uncrewed test flight largely appeared to have gone off without a hitch, with Starship hitting most of its major objectives prior to a fiery finale more than an hour after liftoff.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
23 May 2026
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Available upgrade packages include equipment like A/C and heat, solar panels, a water heater, an onboard air compressor, an articulating off-road hitch, a Camp Chef dual-burner stove, a quick-deploy shower and privacy tent, and a Dometic portable toilet.—
C.C. Weiss
May 22,
New Atlas,
22 May 2026
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The seven-time world champion passed Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in the closing laps to grab second place and secure his 204th career podium finish.—
Yara Elshebiny,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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Sophia said the event was just as exciting and fun as last year for her and her son — who, while searching for planes in the sky, excitedly grabbed her face and reminded her that the watermelons and lemonade were just as amazing as the planes.—
Devoun Cetoute,
Miami Herald,
25 May 2026
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However, Google still feels the need to protect itself with its catch-all disclaimer, warning that the agent possibly can make unexpected purchases after all.—
Paul Monckton,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2026
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The event bonuses include triple stardust, double catch candy with a higher chance for trainers level 31 and up to receive Candy XL.—
Gieson Cacho,
Mercury News,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Other airlines swooped in to snatch up those customers in the aftermath, but the carrier's demise removes a main purveyor of low fares.—
Leslie Josephs,
CNBC,
23 May 2026
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Tom Quinn’s indie outfit snatched up Fjord for domestic release ahead of this year’s festival.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
23 May 2026
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Meanwhile, telehealth companies have not historically followed the same rules that drugmakers have in disclosing medication risks in advertisements.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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In an era of generative AI, climate instability, and rapid technological acceleration, Panetta believes engineers must be adaptable, ethical, creative, and brave enough to take risks.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
28 May 2026
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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