snare
noun
a device, often consisting of a noose, for capturing small game.
snaring
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present participleof snare.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, “Choosin’ Texas” is still snaring new listeners through pop radio, and Drake borrowed Langley’s hook for his song “Solar Eclipse.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
For nearly 40 years, Culver City’s Mr. Bones Pumpkin Patch has been a go-to destination for snaring those essential Halloween decorations all while exploring an artisanally crafted pumpkin village.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The Romanian filmmaker’s stoic drama is designed to provoke viewers in opposite directions, snaring them in waiting traps and causing them to concede in agony, “You have a point!”
From Salon ● Sep. 19, 2026
FBAR, far from snaring high rollers, sets the amount at $10,000.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 17, 2026
Here began countless days of hunting and snaring, fishing and gathering, roaming together through the woods, unloading our thoughts while we filled our game bags.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
