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
News Desk, Artforum, 21 Nov. 2024
Here are the states that are keeping some polling places open late for the 2024 general election:
Live coverage of Election Day snags:Lawsuits, bomb threats and a Capitol arrest
Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
Scientists knew that the tiny ray spider can fling its web to snag prey out of the air rather than waiting for insects to fly into the silky strands.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Sun is the founder of the cryptocurrency Tron, which last year hit a US regulatory snag.
—News Desk, Artforum, 21 Nov. 2024
Here are the states that are keeping some polling places open late for the 2024 general election:
Live coverage of Election Day snags:Lawsuits, bomb threats and a Capitol arrest
Sign-up for Your Vote: Text with the USA TODAY elections team.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
Verb
Here’s how to snag the trés chic scents of Emily in Paris for just $9.95.
—Claire Franken, TVLine, 6 Dec. 2024
Scientists knew that the tiny ray spider can fling its web to snag prey out of the air rather than waiting for insects to fly into the silky strands.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
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From hardside carry-on suitcases to packable blankets, these essentials will make both your holiday shopping and travel plans go off without a hitch.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
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Ensuring these events go off without a hitch is critical.Marcus Fowler, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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Rather than going cold turkey on nightly dinner dates, try scaling back to just weekends, then using Thursday nights to grab drinks with your college pals.Jenna Ryu, SELF, 13 Dec. 2024
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Some Broad Ripple Starbucks lovers woke up to a surprise Thursday morning while stopping to grab a cup of Joe.Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 13 Dec. 2024
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Advertisement Take it from Cooper Kupp, the All-Pro receiver who, on a night of slap-your-forehead statistics, didn’t have a catch.Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Dec. 2024
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Appeals court upholds verdict — with a catch Flo Rida sued Celsius energy drinks and won millions.David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 13 Dec. 2024
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It was thought that the Yankees would pursue former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames if Soto signed elsewhere, but the San Francisco Giants snatched him Saturday night on a colossal seven-year, $182 million deal.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
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Jefferson motioned like a yo-yo before his first touchdown, climbing up to the second level and snatching a pass with outstretched hands.Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 9 Dec. 2024
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Kucera acknowledged that not every big company executive wants personal protection as some individuals simply feel their livelihoods don't pose a direct risk to themselves or those in their orbit.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
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Signing Bieber to a one-year deal, with Bieber holding an option for a second year, provides Cleveland with risk.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 7 Dec. 2024
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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