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
Claire Reilly, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Silky and quiet, the fabric also proved durable enough to resist snags or rips over four months of steady wear while ski mountaineering.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Some of the main selling points include the sturdy zipper that didn’t snag once during testing and the 600-fill down for its insulated warmth.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Noun
Just a sanger with a beef snag and a bit of dead horse.
—Claire Reilly, Axios, 5 Nov. 2024
Silky and quiet, the fabric also proved durable enough to resist snags or rips over four months of steady wear while ski mountaineering.
—Kelly Bastone, Outside Online, 4 Nov. 2024
Verb
For fans of the superstar who manage to snag tickets, the thought of losing them never crosses their mind.
—Anne Marie Lee, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Some of the main selling points include the sturdy zipper that didn’t snag once during testing and the 600-fill down for its insulated warmth.
—Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snag
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Hostin then helped Behar settle into her chair, as Goldberg maneuvered out of the predicament by distracting the cohosts with treats, as celebrity chef Bobby Flay made his way to the table with Thanksgiving snacks, and the show soldiered on without a hitch.EW.com, EW.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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While these larger-than-life inflatables often glide along without a hitch, every once in a while, something goes awry due to wind, rain, snow or even a pesky street sign.Kate Hogan, People.com, 27 Nov. 2024
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After the tree lights up the night, the park will be open for visitors to check out the exhibits and grab some holiday treats.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 18 Nov. 2024
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At one point, the man allegedly told Combs to grab a white bird from a cage that the man had presumably brought with him.Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2024
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Wide receiver Nick Nash broke the SJSU single-season reception record with a catch in the third quarter to top Noel Grigbsy’s 89 receptions in 2011.Andrew Hartley, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
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Six plays, 51 yards, capped by an 11-yard touchdown catch by Cade Otton.Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 5 Nov. 2024
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Though his men currently six points clear at the La Liga summit over Madrid, Flick refuses to accept that Barca is the favourite to snatch the top domestic prize back from Los Blancos.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 2 Nov. 2024
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While Harris in her speech promised to take the United States in a new direction if elected, remarks from Biden from earlier Tuesday snatched the spotlight away from his vice president.Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2024
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This can pose a significant risk because if the service provider gets compromised, your data could be at risk, despite your login password being secure.Ofer Lidsky, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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Peer counselors—particularly those who have not gone through extensive training—may not know what to do when faced with an emergency, like someone at imminent risk of self-harm.Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snag. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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