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noun

ˈsnag How to pronounce snag (audio)
Definition of snagnext
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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verb

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
Noun
That trend continued Friday, as Allen pulled down a one-handed snag from quarterback Patrick Mahomes during 11-on-11s that served as the day’s top highlight. — Jesse Newell, New York Times, 31 July 2026 Amazon reviewers say the scrunchies are gentle on their hair, with a no-snag design and elastic bands that hold their shape even after washing. — Tim Chan, Footwear News, 28 July 2026
Verb
The nuptials took place at Peter Gabriel‘s Real World Studios outside Bath, Gloucestershire, with Sabrina Carpenter and Jack Antonoff also snagging invitations. — Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026 Fields had guest appearances on Cobra Kai and Insecure, and snagged a lead part on the Netflix sitcom The Upshaws. — James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 19 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snag
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
  1. hitch
  2. grab
  3. catch
  4. snatch
  5. risk
Noun
  • Wang hopes that SharkNinja will continue to ease American consumer friction long into the future, and that his Chinese nationality won’t be a hitch.
    — Charlie Campbell, Time, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Marshall hitch left gains five yards Gordon dropped Texas route.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of hitch
Verb
  • After grabbing an early 83-81 lead in overtime, the Dream gave up eight straight points to the Fever, who never lost the lead in overtime again, although the Dream got within two points, 93-91, with 10 seconds left.
    — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The little breaths, the cloth grabs and punches were all deliberate.
    — Simon Thompson, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of grab
Noun
  • Allen hasn’t had that type of receiver since Stefon Diggs left Buffalo, and Moore’s speed and run-after-catch ability are likely to be big assets.
    — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • Bowen, who came into the game as a defensive replacement in the sixth inning, made diving catches in the sixth and seventh innings to take away hits from Cleveland's Angel Martínez and Nathaniel Lowe.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of catch
Verb
  • The thieves then snatched the paintings and fled through the museum’s gardens—the whole heist took place in under three minutes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 17 Aug. 2026
  • The second was produced by Jahdae Barron, who alertly snatched a ball out of the air that had been tipped by linebacker Karene Reid and then raced 97 yards for a touchdown.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of snatch
Noun
  • Nonetheless, the costs of intercepting incoming munitions could prove particularly high if targets are engaged over populated areas, with drones, defensive munitions and falling debris all posing risks to people and property on the ground.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • When used alone after surgery to reduce the risk that melanoma returns, Keytruda is given every three to six weeks for up to a year.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
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