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noun

Definition of snaresnext
plural of snare
1
as in traps
a device or scheme for capturing another by surprise you fell for my clever snare, you fool!

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2
as in tangles
something that catches and holds someday you'll find that your lies are a snare from which you can't escape

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snares

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verb

present tense third-person singular of snare
1
as in nets
to catch or hold as if in a net easily distracted by any bright object that snared his eye

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2
as in grabs
to take physical control or possession of (something) suddenly or forcibly campers trying to snare brook trout for supper

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snares
  1. grabs
  2. entanglements
  3. lands
  4. captures
Verb
  • The suspect then grabs a cab to the vicinity of the Hilton Hotel where Thompson would later be killed.
    Rachel Dobkin, Newsweek, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The filtration technology grabs everything from dust to larger objects.
    Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of grabs
Noun
  • The film weaves together Netanyahu’s rise to power with his legal entanglements, which as the film notes date as far back as 1997.
    Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • After her 10-year relationship collapses, a newly single woman dives back into the dating pool, navigating seven wildly different romantic entanglements that prepare her for her future husband.
    Samantha Bergeson, IndieWire, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of entanglements
Verb
  • Elvis Presley lands a multi-genre smash this week in America, showing that even decades after his death, his music remains hugely popular.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • The film lands an emotional gut punch with its verité filmmaking style while also shining a light on the strains the American justice system can put on families.
    Brian Welk, IndieWire, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of lands
Verb
  • Other thoughtful gestures could include crafting handmade items, printing a photo that captures your bond or any action that demonstrates time and effort, Ward said.
    Julianna Bragg, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The film captures Netanyahu’s art of performance.
    Yasmeen Serhan, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of captures
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Thesaurus Entries Near snares

snared

snares

snarf (down)

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