snagging

verb

present participle of snag
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 Reservations are tough on Friday and Saturday nights, but flexibility is key to snagging a seat. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026 Don’t underestimate Turturro’s chances of snagging the fifth Best Actor spot. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026 A lot of people are snagging a PlayStation 5 ahead of Grand Theft Auto VI’s November 19th launch. — Cameron Faulkner, The Verge, 22 Oct. 2026 Polartec is updating its Alpha active insulation platform with a patent-pending construction designed to address snagging and shedding as brands increasingly use the material as a visible or standalone layer. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2026 Awaka is on a two-way contract but has earned praise from teammates and coaches for his relentless approach to training camp and knack for snagging rebounds. — Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026 Rhys made history at the Emmys this year, snagging trophies for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie for The Beast in Me and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for Widow’s Bay. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2026 With prices starting at $36, these pieces are worth snagging quickly—whether you’re headed to Paris or anywhere else. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 8 Oct. 2026 For 55% off, snagging this Roborock 2-in-1 is a pretty clean decision. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 6 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snagging
  1. grabbing
  2. catching
  3. snatching
  4. seizing
Verb
  • Over recent years, ambitious and headline-grabbing solutions to transportation problems have been unveiled in South Florida, from vertical jet ports to autonomous vehicles.
    — Sofia Zarran, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Bailey kicked off the Lakers’ opening night by matching her powerful voice with an equally attention-grabbing shoe.
    — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of grabbing
Verb
  • Peltola is a gun-owning, fish-catching Alaska-bush native, who has worked for mines and supports oil drilling, and is allied with the state’s largest labor unions.
    — Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
  • But for audiences outside North America, catching Nathan Fielder’s three-hour documentary about disgraced Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes — now expected to be a major player in awards season — has become a frustrating waiting game.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of catching
Verb
  • Running around snatching pythons out of the jungle isn't my idea of fun, but someone has to do it.
    — Sean Joseph OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2026
  • Freiburg took advantage of Borussia Dortmund and Bayern Munich drawing to move top, snatching the win over Schalke with a late goal despite having Yuito Suzuki sent off for a second yellow card in the 64th.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of snatching
Verb
  • Banks in New York are seizing the opportunity to offer a solution that could shield Chinese customers from their country's tax man.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Even rarer is a series seizing on the opportunity to make a quantum leap several years into its run.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of seizing

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“Snagging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snagging. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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