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as in to bark
to speak sharply or irritably
the shopkeeper finally snapped at one customer who couldn't seem to make up his mind
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
be sure to snap everything you see on your vacation, and then you can show us
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as in to change
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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as in clap
a loud explosive sound
the plastic coat hook broke off with a loud snap when he tried to hang the heavy bag on it
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as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
took several snaps of his family for the scrapbook
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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
the team is showing a lot of snap tonight
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as in freeze
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
a prolonged cold snap
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as in shred
a very small amount
I don't care a snap about gossip
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
this test will be a snap
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a snap course that even an idiot could pass
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as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
made a snap decision
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Recent Examples of snap
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
On Friday, May 16, from 6PM to 9PM, fans can swing by Africa Diaspora Goods in SoHo for an in-store event, where Polo Silk himself will be snapping portraits.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 14 May 2025
Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Adding new workshops can’t be done at the snap of a finger.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
Canada's Liberal Leader Mark Carney is expected to beat Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in a snap election, according to recent polls.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The homer also snapped Bubic’s 17-inning scoreless streak.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
On Friday, May 16, from 6PM to 9PM, fans can swing by Africa Diaspora Goods in SoHo for an in-store event, where Polo Silk himself will be snapping portraits.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 14 May 2025
Noun
In this case, investigators found a single source of male DNA on the button snap of a leather knife sheath left at the crime scene, according to a probable cause affidavit.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 1 May 2025
Adding new workshops can’t be done at the snap of a finger.
—Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2025
Adjective
That’s when Atlanta and snap music started taking over.
—Carl Lamarre, Billboard, 15 Apr. 2025
Canada's Liberal Leader Mark Carney is expected to beat Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre in a snap election, according to recent polls.
—Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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After the inning, Prior barked at Rehak from the dugout, triggering his ejection.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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While barking can increase in older canines due to cognitive or sensory changes, a sudden burst of voice after years of relative silence is unusual and may point to a new sense of comfort or energy in the dog's surroundings.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Billboards teasing the cover popped up around Toronto earlier this week before its eventual arrival on Friday.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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Lately the home space feels like their next frontier, with collaborations and collections popping up left and right.—
Nora Taylor,
Architectural Digest,
2 May 2025
Verb
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The odd couple make headlines nearly every time they're photographed together at a public event.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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May 13, 2025 2:47 PM PT Airbnb wants to do your hair, cook your dinner, massage your back and possibly photograph your honeymoon.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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The foundation claimed Mexico was unlikely to change its stance when Sheinbaum was elected despite the escalating threat from cartels.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
4 May 2025
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Jay O'Brien speaks with minors fighting black lung, and Republicans urging Trump to change course.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 May 2025
Noun
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Therefore, there should be incentive for everyone to work collectively to get rid of STDs and give any efforts to do so more than a slow clap, so to speak.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Reno piled more than 40 clap tracks onto the production, though the volume of parts involved isn’t necessarily evident in the final cut.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Marquez often shared photos of herself modeling and traveling.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Based on a photo of the device producing the error, the AI agent determines it’s broken, confirms the warranty and purchases a replacement.—
Patrick Moorhead,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Combs’s full-bodied vocal is a natural for this type of commanding track, while Zimmerman cranks up the vocal energy to another level.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
5 May 2025
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Waterless dyeing can lower production costs by up to 45% by slashing water and energy bills, reducing waste treatment requirements, and accelerating processing time.—
Ken Katz,
Sourcing Journal,
5 May 2025
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The lab isn’t allowed to fill any positions due to a federal hiring freeze.—
Anna Clark,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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The citrus industry all but collapsed in the late 1980s following a series of devastating freezes.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 18 May. 2025.
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