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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
Kirk Siegler, NPR, 24 July 2025
The toddler had his head turned away as his mom snapped their photo.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 July 2025
Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Cook, a Middle Tennessee State transfer, played 132 snaps and had nine tackles.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
This holds 12 ounces of sugar and features a snap cap for an easy, secure closure.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Verb
Tourists lean out windows to snap pictures of the steady stream of melting snow tumbling over a small band of cliffs onto the road ringed by towering high alpine peaks and even bigger waterfalls.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 24 July 2025
The toddler had his head turned away as his mom snapped their photo.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
In fact, in 11 of the Packers’ final 14 games, Nixon played at least 97% of the snaps.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Cook, a Middle Tennessee State transfer, played 132 snaps and had nine tackles.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Adjective
Independent counsel teams were established to investigate Yoon following his removal from office, and the election of Lee in a snap presidential election in June.
—Yoonjung Seo, CNN Money, 10 July 2025
This holds 12 ounces of sugar and features a snap cap for an easy, secure closure.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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Maybe your own dogs will even bark at their TV counterparts or try pawing at the screen.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
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In addition to the light-changing bombs that most in the crowd waved throughout the night, the crowd also, well, barked at him often between songs.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
Verb
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Yankovic may be best known for writing sometimes topical, sometimes silly alternatives to pop’s biggest hits, but his skill as a performer almost surpasses his wit as a songwriter.—
Courtney Devores,
Charlotte Observer,
28 July 2025
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What does pop culture icon and entrepreneur Kylie Jenner and experimental British artist Helen Marten have in common?—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Epstein and Trump, who have been photographed together, fell out in 2004, according to the president.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Speculation about the costars' off-camera relationship began last September when they were photographed kissing in L.A. Photos emerged of White and Gordon sharing several kisses — and a tight embrace — on Sept. 25 last year.—
People Staff,
People.com,
23 July 2025
Verb
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As Texas gears up for the start of the 89th legislative session Tuesday, a bathroom bill is back as well as several other proposals affecting people who want to change their gender on government documents, health care providers who provide gender-affirming care and transgender children.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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These leadership changes follow the departure of Barbara Lynne Jamison, who has become General Director and CEO of Opera Colorado.—
Kirby Adams,
The Courier-Journal,
30 July 2025
Noun
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The rumble of discontent grew into the rapturous clap of thunder.—
Troy Onyango,
Time,
24 July 2025
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Remain inside for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder clap.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Coupled with modern photos of addicts struggling with addiction, Flischel uses Hearn’s words to create a harrowing account, something common throughout the pages of his historical photo book.—
Otto Rabe,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Halfway through the credits of 2020's Hubie Halloween, those behind the film incorporated a photo of Boyce alongside a touching message.—
Brenton Blanchet,
People.com,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus of an atom.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Hayes’ energy, which still seems endless, feeds the team.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
29 July 2025
Noun
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The funding freeze came just before the Supreme Court decision allowing President Donald Trump to continue with his plan to dismantle the Department of Education, beginning with the layoffs of well over 1,000 employees.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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The famous Texas freeze in 2021, summer storms that knock out entire neighborhoods and long hurricane seasons have made extended blackouts part of our reality.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 2 Aug. 2025.
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