as in grabbing
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 snagging
What’s the secret sauce for snagging him for a project?
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Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Dan Quinn takes the draft’s top cornerback by snagging Delane off the board to help a secondary that was somehow worse than the Cowboys’ pass defense a year ago.
—Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Keep it casual by snagging a table at SmacNally’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, which offers open-air seating overlooking Silver Lake.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Baltimore right fielder Colton Cowser stayed in after banging his right knee into the padded wall while snagging a foul drive in the fifth.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
For many travelers, snagging an exit row seat feels like a win, with more legroom and extra space for a noticeably more comfortable flight.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The restaurant is undoubtedly a scene, and snagging a reservation here feels like a triumph, so everyone is looking to settle in, to be seen and to revel in one of Miami's most magical dining experiences right now.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
In his career, Johnson has started 22 of a potential 92 games, snagging four interceptions and registering 17 pass breakups.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Wayfair’s huge Tax Refund Sale has loads of unmissable deals worth snagging, including indoor and outdoor furniture and warm-weather bedding.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 23 Apr. 2026
Dan Quinn takes the draft’s top cornerback by snagging Delane off the board to help a secondary that was somehow worse than the Cowboys’ pass defense a year ago.
—Nick Harris
april 20, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
Keep it casual by snagging a table at SmacNally’s Waterfront Bar & Grill, which offers open-air seating overlooking Silver Lake.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 20 Apr. 2026
Baltimore right fielder Colton Cowser stayed in after banging his right knee into the padded wall while snagging a foul drive in the fifth.
—ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
For many travelers, snagging an exit row seat feels like a win, with more legroom and extra space for a noticeably more comfortable flight.
—Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
The restaurant is undoubtedly a scene, and snagging a reservation here feels like a triumph, so everyone is looking to settle in, to be seen and to revel in one of Miami's most magical dining experiences right now.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026
In his career, Johnson has started 22 of a potential 92 games, snagging four interceptions and registering 17 pass breakups.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 14 Apr. 2026
Wayfair’s huge Tax Refund Sale has loads of unmissable deals worth snagging, including indoor and outdoor furniture and warm-weather bedding.
—Jacquelyn McGilvray, PEOPLE, 10 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
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The Jaguars used their first pick of the NFL draft to land the blocking tight end Friday night, grabbing him in the second round with the 56th selection.—
Mark Long,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Seahawks stayed put yet again at the end of the second round, grabbing TCU safety Bud Clark with the 64th pick.—
Michael-Shawn Dugar,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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The Chicago White Sox have been searching for offensive production from the catching position.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Sophomore Nate Roberts is a 6-5, 240-pounder who has blocking experience and showed off versatility catching passes in the spring.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Joaquín Guzmán, a former leader of the Chapitos, confessed to the 2024 kidnapping of Zambada, snatching him at a meeting, flying him by private plane to the United States and handing him over to authorities.—
Kate Linthicum,
Los Angeles Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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This adjustable, two-piece lanyard set helps reduce the chances of a passerby or someone speeding by on a scooter from snatching your phone.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Jaden McDaniels and the Minnesota Timberwolves flexed even more of their defensive muscle against the flagging Denver Nuggets, seizing a 2-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series with a dominant 113-96 victory on Thursday night.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2026
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Multiple videos show a masked federal agent seizing a 57-year-old woman, who says she was put in a chokehold, during the protest in Durango.—
Morgan Lee,
Denver Post,
23 Apr. 2026
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“Snagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagging. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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