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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That’s as China and India were eager to snap up cheap Russian oil, keeping the Kremlin’s coffers full and providing revenue for its military.
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
In Theaters May 15 Curry Barker’s TIFF Midnight Madness title made a major splash, becoming the festival’s first big sale after being snapped up by Focus Features for more than $15 million.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
Act fast to snap up these deals before markdowns disappear.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
New York City has snapped up tens of thousands of acres north of the Bronx.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 22 Dec. 2025
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Jason Ma, Fortune, 27 Dec. 2025
In Theaters May 15 Curry Barker’s TIFF Midnight Madness title made a major splash, becoming the festival’s first big sale after being snapped up by Focus Features for more than $15 million.
—Robert Lang, Deadline, 27 Dec. 2025
Act fast to snap up these deals before markdowns disappear.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025
New York City has snapped up tens of thousands of acres north of the Bronx.
—Tony Aiello, CBS News, 22 Dec. 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 29 Dec. 2025.
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