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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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
In the fourth, fifth and seventh innings, the Royals (38-44) stranded a runner in scoring position — frustrating missed chances for a team trying to snap a 10-game home losing streak.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
The boxy shape and subtle back snaps add airflow and style, and the whole outfit can be rinsed in a hotel sink and re-worn with no stress.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
These were followed by Yoon’s impeachment by the National Assembly, his criminal indictment, his formal removal by the Constitutional Court—and, this Tuesday, a snap election to replace him.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
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Verb
The victory snapped a five-game skid but more importantly put an end to an abominable 11-game Royals home losing streak all in the month of June.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
In the fourth, fifth and seventh innings, the Royals (38-44) stranded a runner in scoring position — frustrating missed chances for a team trying to snap a 10-game home losing streak.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 28 June 2025
Noun
Damone Clark saw a major decline in snaps under defensive coordinator Mike Zimmer in 2024 after playing in a starting role in 2023.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2025
The boxy shape and subtle back snaps add airflow and style, and the whole outfit can be rinsed in a hotel sink and re-worn with no stress.
—Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2025
Adjective
More fossils will be needed to know if the prehistoric waterwheels grew snap traps to enclose small aquatic invertebrates, like its modern counterparts, but the lineage was already present during a time when the world was warmer and wetter, and mammals were just beginning to get big.
—Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 June 2025
These were followed by Yoon’s impeachment by the National Assembly, his criminal indictment, his formal removal by the Constitutional Court—and, this Tuesday, a snap election to replace him.
—E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 4 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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Meanwhile, Cricket wouldn't stop barking until the owners knew where the snake was hiding, coiled up along the fence.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 June 2025
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Indeed, as soon as Tatis got plunked on the hand by a 93 mph fastball from debuting Dodgers rookie Jack Little, Shildt came storming out of the dugout, walking over to check on Tatis while barking in Roberts’ direction.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2025
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His shot hit the back of the rim, popped up and dropped in to give the Celtics a 105-102 lead.—
The Athletic NBA Staff,
New York Times,
22 June 2025
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Countless big names have popped up, including Brady.—
Kevin McCormick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
21 June 2025
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On July 4, Netflix is releasing its own shark movie All the Sharks, a documentary series about shark experts photographing sharks around the world.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
30 June 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter is photographed in an all-gray ensemble at the Dior Homme Menswear Spring/Summer 2026 show as part of Paris Fashion Week on June 27.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
30 June 2025
Verb
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Stay alert for competitive domain markets that change regularly.—
Michael Gargiulo,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Johnny Depp is reflecting on the relationship that changed the course of his life - both professionally and personally.—
Christina Dugan Ramirez,
FOXNews.com,
23 June 2025
Noun
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One server then holds the flower over the dessert as another claps their hands around it, smashing the rose and covering the dessert (and table) with pieces of the petals.—
Adam Morganstern,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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President Donald Trump, left, claps as Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk prepares to depart after a campaign event at the Butler Farm Show on October 5, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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In May 2023, Chen’s wife sent him additional photos, the metadata corresponding with a creation date of May 3, 2023, in and around the Navy Recruiting Station Alhambra.—
Mike Brest,
The Washington Examiner,
1 July 2025
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The photo has been replaced with an image of the International Criminal Court.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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Low energy is also frequently reported among folks with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS)—a disorder that causes hormonal imbalances, irregular periods, and other symptoms like excessive hair growth and acne.—
Julia Ries,
SELF,
23 June 2025
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Any final decision to close the waterway rests with the country's national security council, and its possibility has raised the specter of higher energy prices and aggravated geopolitical tensions, with Washington calling upon Beijing to prevent the strait's closure.—
Sam Meredith,
CNBC,
23 June 2025
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The freeze also does not affect Section 8 vouchers tied to low-income housing projects, where the subsidies are attached to individual apartments or houses and not the tenants themselves.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
26 June 2025
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The decision lifts the freeze on federal funds while the case moves forward.—
Judith Kohler,
Denver Post,
25 June 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 6 Jul. 2025.
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