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snags 1 of 2

noun

plural of snag

as in hitches

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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snags

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of snag

as in grabs

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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Noun

The developments are large even by Ingka’s own standards, Hyvling says, and early operational snags have already surfaced on-site. — Sam Birchall, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026 However, Oracle’s decision was at least partly driven by supply chain snags procuring gas turbines rather than environmental considerations, according to people familiar with the events. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026 At the horse farm, fracturing started in June after being delayed for months, first by a snowstorm and then minor equipment failures and other logistical snags. — IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026 As Rhaenyra slowly descends into a pit of despair and desperation, Daemon and his armies run into some snags on their assault of Tumbleton thanks to the various tricks Lord Ormund has up his sleeves. — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Despite my pup’s best attempts, there have been no snags or stains. — Shea Simmons, PEOPLE, 4 Aug. 2026 So now, more than a year later, and after hitting several snags along the way, the election-date change proposal has finally landed on the ballot, labeled Miami Referendum 1. — Tess Riski july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 Although viewed as a bar-setter, the Eagles could hit a few snags this season. — Mike Jones, New York Times, 22 July 2026 Even dead trees and snags are useful, hosting insects for food and cavities for shelter. — Luke Miller, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 July 2026

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Luckily, a wake-up chat with Marshall puts Ted back on track, and the night isn’t a total wash — Ted snags a yellow umbrella from the club and just misses the Mother. — Erin Strecker, Entertainment Weekly, 22 Aug. 2026 Guest judge Willy Chavarria praises how Jeffrey’s outfit moved (my favorite thing about it), but the strength of Naheim’s tromp l’oeil effect snags him the win, immunity for the next challenge, and $20,000 from Viva. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026 However, the key to this marketplace are the live auctions that generate the FOMO feeling that snags more impulse buys. — Kathy Kristof, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 July 2026 Luke Evans snags a quick puppy peck atop the Empire State Building while visiting in partnership with the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative and the Trevor Project for New York City Pride on June 26. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 29 June 2026 Using strobes and a long exposure time to allow the maximum amount of available light to hit his lens, Cooley snags about 50 shots of the 20-foot-tall tree, which stands vigil over a street where nearly all the homes burned. — Marah Eakin, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2026 Ferris, played by Matthew Broderick, snags a foul ball, narrated on TV by Harry Caray from a game on June 5, 1985, with Lee Smith pitching for the Cubs and Claudell Washington hitting for the Braves. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 12 June 2026 The fish typically remain at a depth of around 3,000 feet, and any encounters with humans have been the result of accidental fishing line snags. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 June 2026 In the coming-of-age dramedy produced by Adam Sandler, his daughter Sunny Sandler stars as a teenager who snags the lead in her high school musical and is ready for the spotlight. — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 12 May 2026

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Noun

Before every project hits the factory floor, a computer analysis calculates every cut and sorts out unforeseen hitches that can bring traditional projects to a halt such as conflicts between plumbing lines and bearing walls, Glenn said.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
In Houston, some drivers were up to their trailer hitches in lapping waters, while photos from Waco, Texas, showed roadways washed away by the storms.

— Chris Dolce, CNN Money, 15 June 2026

Definition of hitches

Noun

When social media constantly reminds us there’s another metric to optimize, healthy self-improvement risks fueling self-criticism and anxiety around our bodies, health and self-image.

— Jennifer Donnelly, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2026
The groups accuse the company of not disclosing all chemicals emitted during the fire, posing health risks for local residents.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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Verb

In the midst of handing the job over to his son, even as Diego is making a speech about water supplies, hygiene and education, Don Alejandro snatches it back to cheers, clutches his heart and dies.

— Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
These picks start at $11 and range from a one-piece swimsuit that snatches your waist to an everyday pair of wide-leg jeans and this summer-friendly tank top.

— Mia Huelsbeck, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

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