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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
CBS News, 3 June 2026
The dog paces to and fro, hackles bristling, snapping at the empty air, its head turning one way, then the other, as if aware of invisible foes in the valley around them.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Sweeney also included other snaps from filming, including photos of herself posing with her co-stars including Elordi and Alexa Demie.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The Broncos moved up in the fifth round of the 2026 draft to pick the 6-foot-3 Joly as a classic F-type tight end, a receiver who can thrive with pre-snap movement and winning in open space.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
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Verb
Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Willy Adames' solo shot in the sixth snapped Harrison's scoreless streak at 23 innings.
—CBS News, 3 June 2026
The dog paces to and fro, hackles bristling, snapping at the empty air, its head turning one way, then the other, as if aware of invisible foes in the valley around them.
—Maggie O’Farrell, Literary Hub, 2 June 2026
Noun
The candid snap, shared in a May 25 Instagram post, shows Mollen, 47, and Sid, 12, wrapped in a tight embrace while lying down on a bed.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 June 2026
Sweeney also included other snaps from filming, including photos of herself posing with her co-stars including Elordi and Alexa Demie.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Adjective
The bid left some in the industy scratching their heads, per our snap analysis last year, but others said there was logic to building scale.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 13 May 2026
The Broncos moved up in the fifth round of the 2026 draft to pick the 6-foot-3 Joly as a classic F-type tight end, a receiver who can thrive with pre-snap movement and winning in open space.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 10 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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Field has also been directed to bark her lines, as though impatience was an essential component of old age.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
30 May 2026
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Interesting that the aficionados of barking at people to do as they’re told don’t respond well to being subjected to the same treatment.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Extra touches include a long row of international power outlets that pop up out of the desk, dental and shaving kits in bathrooms, as well as garment bags to take home in the closet.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
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Thanks in advance for any insights & perspective that may pop from this and, as always, keep up the awesome work.—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In 1952, Arnold had photographed actress and singer Marlene Dietrich in the recording studio, using her signature natural style — no set, posing or tripod.—
Sheena McKenzie,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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To build the dataset, Cheng used a DSLR camera paired with a high-magnification zoom lens to photograph mosquitoes and generate training data for the computer vision model.—
Atharva Gosavi,
Interesting Engineering,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The cocktails change regularly, and there’s always a weekly special such as the recent Trance Dance featuring apple, cinnamon, gingerbread, and rum.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
4 June 2026
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And apparently not even Michael Jordan could change his mind.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
4 June 2026
Noun
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Hijras use a distinctive hand clap using the flats of their hands.—
Charles Preston,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
28 May 2026
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Other players, especially the younger players and newcomers, did head over toward La Familia and give them waves and claps.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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That same month, Talarico’s campaign spokesman, JT Ennis, issued an official response to the vegan pronouncements on his boss' behalf, sharing a photo of Talarico taking a large bite of a massive turkey leg while wearing a button-down with a Texas flag design.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Spend time walking around, snapping photos, or visiting the small interactive museum, ZOOOM, where a short 3D film flies viewers over the mountain range; admission is included in the ticket price.—
Lauren David,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2026
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If the superfund template survives, the next decade of American energy policy will be written by trial lawyers, attorneys general and a handful of out-of-state philanthropies bankrolling the litigation pipeline.—
Yaël Ossowski,
Boston Herald,
30 May 2026
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The Maoists’ shrinking realm sits atop rich veins of coal, iron, and bauxite – resources essential to India’s modernization and growing energy demands; Modi’s pledge to bring electricity to every household; and his broader ambition to transform India into a developed nation.—
Dhruv Tikekar,
CNN Money,
30 May 2026
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The oats will die off slowly after a series of hard freezes.—
Special to The Denver Post,
Denver Post,
29 May 2026
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But a closer look reveals missing buds, blossoms and small fruit damage caused by a sudden freeze after an unusually warm stretch of weather between April 19 and April 21.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
28 May 2026
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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