snap up

phrasal verb

snapped up; snapping up; snaps up
: to buy or take (something or someone) quickly or eagerly
Shoppers came to the store to snap up bargains after the holidays.
The company is hiring. When they see your work history, they'll snap you up!

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The blue bloods are bidding right now to snap up the Rams’ best players, while athletic director John Weber has to come up with ways to pay them. Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 25 Oct. 2025 The roster of international buyers snapping up the show includes AXN Asia and Coupang Play in Korea. Stewart Clarke, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025 In this instance, buyers might also be able to snap up each yacht at a huge reduction. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025 Instead, snap up a high-quality yet affordable duffel bag from Target, which provides just as much space as carry-on luggage, according to shoppers. Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 20 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for snap up

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“Snap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snap%20up. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.

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