How to Use snag in a Sentence

snag

1 of 2 noun
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  • I caught my sleeve on a snag and tore it.
  • My sweater has a snag where I caught it on a nail.
  • The top of a snag killed by drought and beetles broke free and fell on his head.
    — Kyle Dickman, Outside Online, 13 July 2022
  • The snags didn’t end there: His mic cut out for about a minute toward the end.
    — Hannah Knowles, Marianne Levine and Dylan Wells, Anchorage Daily News, 13 Aug. 2023
  • Keep in Mind There were a few loose threads and a minor snag on the top sheet.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2023
  • Don’t let dirt, stains, snags, or small tears scare you.
    — Kelly Klein, Outside Online, 4 Feb. 2023
  • While there are a few snags, the weave of the fabric easily hides them.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2023
  • Keep in Mind: One tester noticed small snags in the fabric.
    — Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 June 2023
  • Prevent snags by dabbing hot glue on the back of the rug to secure loose ends.
    — Amber Wagner, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Aug. 2023
  • In the meantime, keep an eye out for signs of wear, such as tears, snags, or stains that won’t come out.
    — Maria V. Charbonneaux, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2023
  • Madden is the latest snag for CAA which has been on a bit of a signing spree.
    — Borys Kit, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Nov. 2022
  • But Ramírez’s snag and throw to Naylor, who stretched to pick a short-hop at first, nailed the runner by a step and kept the score tied at 8.
    — Joe Noga, cleveland, 10 May 2022
  • However, one last-moment snag forced her to call off the whole project.
    — Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2023
  • The last-minute snag created a tense standoff on the second day of what was meant to be a four-day cease-fire.
    — CBS News, 25 Nov. 2023
  • The entire defense dropped and did pushups after Agholor’s snag.
    — Jim McBride, BostonGlobe.com, 2 Aug. 2022
  • This formula was durable against snags and lasted the full two weeks.
    — Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 16 Mar. 2024
  • The strategy had a snag, though: The shares bought directly from Grayscale were locked up for six months at a time.
    — Muyao Shen, Fortune, 22 July 2022
  • Aside from the one snag that appeared after the first wash, no other pilling or snags occurred.
    — Jenna Clark, Southern Living, 12 July 2023
  • The tool heats up quickly on every mode and every barrel is smooth and snag-free for glossy, smooth styling.
    — Jessica Teich, Good Housekeeping, 19 May 2022
  • Bourne made an impressive leaping snag during the first quarter of the game.
    — oregonlive, 22 Aug. 2023
  • This rug came with no loose threads or snags, and after using it for a few months, its color did not fade.
    — Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 4 Aug. 2023
  • Despite any snags, the audience was on their feet throughout the night dancing and singing along.
    — Melody Chiu, Peoplemag, 14 Dec. 2023
  • The tights are durable enough to just stuff your foot right into it without worrying about runs or snags.
    — Nena Farrell, WIRED, 20 Nov. 2023
  • The first snag was a zoning change requirement, and Burn said that turned into a $1-million process.
    — Steve Lopez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2022
  • There were no lingering stains after the blanket went through the wash, and no snags or loose threads appeared.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Sep. 2023
  • If Salke indeed wanted Rapaport in the job, there was one big snag.
    — Kim Masters, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Apr. 2023
  • Keep scrolling to see all the Supergoop deals to snag during this sale and stay protected all year long.
    — Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 8 July 2022
  • The plan to fire them hit a legal snag, even as some officers announced their plans to retire.
    — Christine Fernando, USA TODAY, 20 Aug. 2022
  • The snag is linked to a Western price cap on Russian oil that came into effect on Monday.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN, 8 Dec. 2022
  • Autrey and Vaughn said lawsuits are a potential snag that could disrupt the timeline.
    — Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 19 Apr. 2023
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snag

2 of 2 verb
  • The shortstop snagged the grounder.
  • I snagged my favorite sweater on a nail.
  • The police snagged the suspect as he was trying to run away.
  • Can I snag a ride from you?
  • I managed to snag the information I needed from the Internet.
  • Plus, the sheets washed well and didn’t snag or fade in color.
    — Barbara Bellesi Zito, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2023
  • To see the full lineup — and snag last-minute tickets — see here.
    — Thania Garcia, Variety, 16 May 2023
  • The Padres also snagged Sean Reynolds in the deal with the Marlins to deepen the farm system.
    — Bryce Miller, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2023
  • Read all about the process and tips for snagging some tickets here.
    — Joe Mutascio, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Aug. 2023
  • The zipper feels well-made and durable and never snagged on the clothes inside.
    — Kathleen Felton, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Nov. 2023
  • The clever design doesn't snag on ropes and harness gear loops.
    — WIRED, 28 Sep. 2023
  • Amazon’s two-day shopping event is the perfect time to snag some of the year’s best deals.
    — Amy Stanford, Peoplemag, 10 July 2023
  • Now for the best part: Amazon shoppers can snag all 27 colors of the maxi dress on sale.
    — Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 16 May 2023
  • So once again, Hynes hasn’t had to wait long to snag another top job.
    — Carol Schram, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2023
  • There were no loose threads, snagging, or pilling, and the color remained bright and crisp.
    — Michelle Rostamian, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Jan. 2024
  • To jump on the red trend, snag the Ugg Coquette Slippers for as little as $84.
    — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 9 Oct. 2023
  • So why discard your favorite romper that snagged on a hook?
    — Neeti Mehra, Treehugger, 13 Sep. 2023
  • So, ditch your old skinny jeans and snag one of these pairs that even my Gen Z teens approve of.
    — Chaunie Brusie, Rn, Parents, 10 Apr. 2024
  • Anne Hathaway just snagged a piping hot look fresh off of the catwalk.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 29 Sep. 2023
  • There’s a chance Kahan could snag his first chart double.
    — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 13 Feb. 2024
  • And that makes snagging one of these devices for less an even sweeter deal.
    — Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 26 Nov. 2023
  • No skimping on a first pick to snag a better prospect later.
    — Gabe Lacques, USA TODAY, 10 July 2023
  • Among the many warm records in recent days, Washington snagged a new one for the warm low on Thursday.
    — Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 29 Dec. 2023
  • Check out the best way to snag affordable tickets to this year’s Super Bowl here.
    — Anna Tingley, Variety, 29 Jan. 2024
  • The men bent the fence post into the shape of a shepherds hook and began plying the bottom of the small farm pond in hopes of snagging Haack’s buck.
    — Travis Hall, Field & Stream, 20 Dec. 2023
  • Another reason to snag an Ikon Pass is its list of perks.
    — Brent Rose, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Mar. 2024
  • The two had met a few days earlier when Sarhadi snagged tickets to the band’s show in Brooklyn.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Coach Nate Miller’s team is still well situated to snag one of those top four seeds.
    — Ivan Carter, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Hays ranged to his right and snagged a line drive from Byron Buxton on a full dive, earning a tip of the cap from Buxton.
    — Jacob Calvin Meyer, Baltimore Sun, 1 July 2023
  • In the meantime, there's plenty on discount currently to snag before there's a breeze in the air.
    — Jake Smith, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2023

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