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
Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Early May could bring a brief snag but that doesn’t linger.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The nose cutout contours perfectly to the bridge of the nose, while the adjustable strap ensures a secure fit without snagging your hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The leather was supple, the finishes clean, and the zipper for the bottom compartment glided without so much as a whisper of a snag.
—Sam Reed, Glamour, 18 Mar. 2026
Early May could bring a brief snag but that doesn’t linger.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
Time’s running out to snag spring cleaning must-haves on sale, from the popular Dyson V8 Plus Cordless Vacuum to a lightweight but powerful handheld vacuum that’s just $40.
—Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 31 Mar. 2026
The nose cutout contours perfectly to the bridge of the nose, while the adjustable strap ensures a secure fit without snagging your hair.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 30 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
Noun
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Both ballot measures failed, but post-election analysis showed that both counties pulled off all-mail balloting without much of a hitch or any challenge to its procedures or validity.—
ORLANDO SENTINEL AND MIAMI HERALD EDITORIAL BOARDS,
The Orlando Sentinel,
31 Mar. 2026
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The second test went off without a hitch in 2019.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Making his fifth start of the season in Queta’s absence, the backup center tallied 20 points on 8-of-9 shooting and grabbed nine rebounds.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Miami is now 10-2 this season when grabbing more than 15 offensive rebounds.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Mar. 2026
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Booker had 15 first-half points, scoring mainly off midrange pull-ups but also using catch-and-shoot jumpers and getting to the line against the Wolverines, who had no answer for the first Team All-SEC honoree.—
Lawrence Dow,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
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Another catch under state law is that Chee was not required to then go and get the permits needed to operate at the local level after getting his state fireworks license.—
Ashley Sharp,
CBS News,
31 Mar. 2026
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However, Huang’s not convinced that AGI will cause a jobs reckoning, just like previous tech transformations weren’t able to snatch his job.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Max Verstappen snatched the torch from Lewis Hamilton and became one of the most unstoppable Formula 1 drivers in the sport from 2021 to 2024.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
29 Mar. 2026
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So the San Francisco Bay Area resident went back to a family recipe and decided to take a risk, with a whisk.—
Itay Hod,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The notion of compliance as an interconnected system aligns with broader trends in risk management.—
Connie Etemadi,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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