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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
ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
In the mission livestream, the astronauts can be seen at times floating a phone back and forth to snap photos for one another.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The lens switches from distant to close subjects in a snap.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Allen is the type of player and leader who could immediately step in to direct the defense pre-snap.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Verb
People trespass on state land to take in its views and snap photos.
—ABC News, 8 Apr. 2026
In the mission livestream, the astronauts can be seen at times floating a phone back and forth to snap photos for one another.
—Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 8 Apr. 2026
Noun
Carter played 51 snaps as a freshman at Ohio State.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 7 Apr. 2026
The lens switches from distant to close subjects in a snap.
—Jim Fisher, PC Magazine, 6 Apr. 2026
Adjective
This was clearly a snap decision.
—Gayla Cawley, Boston Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Allen is the type of player and leader who could immediately step in to direct the defense pre-snap.
—Jon MacHota, New York Times, 25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
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Fowler appeared in some of Dupuy-Spencer’s works from that period, including Eve (2018), a work in which the artist sits at a table strewn with an open book and a pair of scissors as two barking dogs seek her attention.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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His response to this was to bark at the top of his lungs.—
Lizz Schumer,
PEOPLE,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The offices and high-rises that are popping up and bringing in a younger clientele weren’t yet there to block out the sun.—
Timothy DePeugh,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Apr. 2026
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La Traila Barbecue, which popped up around South Florida in 2020 at spots like Unbranded Brewing in Hialeah, is opening a brick-and-mortar restaurant in South Miami.—
Connie Ogle
April 7,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Police told Fox News Digital that the case is being investigated by IMPD’s Violent Crimes Task Force, with assistance from the FBI, and that an evidence technician responded to the scene to photograph and collect evidence.—
Michael Dorgan,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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They've been linked since 2019 but rarely attend official events together and were last photographed on the red carpet in October 2025.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So if the project is approved, the zoning laws would have to change, which would also change the county's general plan.—
Kayla Moeller,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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When the popular Italian restaurant Caffe Vialetto closed in 2025 after 26 years of feeding families and sharing milestones, diners across Miami mourned the loss of the Coral Gables icon, a stable oasis for quiet dinners and family celebrations in a wildly changing culinary landscape.—
Connie Ogle
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Slow golf clap for Peking One getting the total violations down to 66 for Tuesday’s re-inspection.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Apr. 2026
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At one point, Woods tightly shuts his eyes while having to stack his fists, clap, and count.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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For another hour after his speech, his sixth that day, Magyar smiled for photos with members of the throng.—
Kapil Komireddi,
New Yorker,
10 Apr. 2026
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Wooden's great-granddaughter Cori Anderson sent a photo of her and her daughter dressed in UCLA gear.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday Ukraine is ready to mirror any ceasefire steps, having earlier proposed to Russia a pause in attacks on each other’s energy infrastructure over the Orthodox Easter holiday.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Inflation ran hot in March as a result of higher energy costs tied to the Iran war, which has constrained the flow of crude oil through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil supply.—
Brian Dakss,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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Usually, tibouchina shrubs and tree forms are quick to sprout new shoots, starting recovery in a month or two after a freeze during warm weather.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 Apr. 2026
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Rather than intercepting income at the source, a bank levy freezes and seizes funds that are already sitting in your checking or savings account.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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