1
as in trapping
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 grabbing
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 snaring
Antonelli was showing signs of progress toward Russell’s pace early in 2025, including snaring an impressive sprint race pole in Miami.
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Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Luke Smith, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaring
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Besides being exceedingly difficult, if not impossible, to remove, paint can also damage brick by trapping moisture within the wall assembly leading to flaking paint and possible structural damage to the building.—
Soo Kim,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Sep. 2025
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Exploring nutrient-dense affordable staple foods can also help nourish your brain and body to support your health goals without breaking the bank or trapping you in meal prep prison for hours at a time.—
Jess Cording,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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More than a month after his death, Ozzy Osbourne’s music has largely slipped away from the Billboard charts following the headline-grabbing news that one of rock’s founding fathers had passed away.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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SpaceX was also famously involved in funding and operating the headline-grabbing Polaris Dawn crewed commercial mission in September 2024.—
Eric Lagatta,
AZCentral.com,
5 Sep. 2025
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The sides had been tangling over the evidence since March, when the judge held a Frye hearing to determine whether the new type of DNA testing should be admissible.—
Michael Ruiz , Jennifer Johnson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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The large brush roll resists tangling hair and pet fur, which eliminates the need to stop and pull items off the brush—and also eliminates a clogged pipe.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
3 Sep. 2025
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Now, the Bears are close to catching back up, as the score is 27-24 at the time of this writing.—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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But despite catching all of that on TV, a lot of the fun was happening in the audience and backstage, away from the cameras.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
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When the Green Line train pulled into a station, Soria pushed Flores onto the train platform before snatching money out of the hands of a man and taking off running, FOX 32 Chicago reported.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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Just as Bay crashed the party in Chicago by snatching three points in their record attendance game, the Washington Spirit did the same to Bay, netting three unanswered goals in the first half.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
24 Aug. 2025
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Whether a user is creating video for social channels, producing content for clients or capturing everyday moments, the new Premiere app will provide the same sort of tools that are already relied on by millions of content creators around the world.—
Mark Sparrow,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Hanson has always been a great fashion photographer, especially good at capturing feminine exuberance, but the span of time that has passed since these pictures were taken now establishes them as bona-fide historical artifacts to boot.—
Jillian Steinhauer,
New Yorker,
5 Sep. 2025
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Despite the slowdown in Europe’s soft denim sales, Turkish mill Isko is seizing new growth opportunities across Asia.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Sep. 2025
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This one was about seizing one of the sweetest victories of his legendary career … whether the old quarterback wanted to admit it or not.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Snaring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaring. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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