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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
John Shipley, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
When the ball was snapped, Nantz and Romo were fooled.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
He's played 58 percent of the Jaguars offensive snaps and 38 percent of their defensive snaps.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Instead, parked at the Saints’ 1-yard line, the Pats went backwards because their rookie left guard tipped the defense off pre-snap.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Verb
Center Blake Brandel was called for holding to negate a third-down touchdown pass to Jalen Nailor (Reichard field goal) and snapped the ball over his quarterback’s head for a 22-yard loss to kill another touchdown opportunity (Reichard field goal).
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 19 Oct. 2025
When the ball was snapped, Nantz and Romo were fooled.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 19 Oct. 2025
Noun
Mills hasn’t allowed a sack on 127 pass-blocking snaps.
—The Athletic College Football Staff, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
He's played 58 percent of the Jaguars offensive snaps and 38 percent of their defensive snaps.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025
Adjective
This durable nylon harness features a curved snap-lock buckle and simple design that's easy to put on and remove.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 14 Oct. 2025
Instead, parked at the Saints’ 1-yard line, the Pats went backwards because their rookie left guard tipped the defense off pre-snap.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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The post shows video footage of the dog barking and shaking as floodwaters reached the dog's chest.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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The parrot responded by barking, a real yip like a small dog.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Smaller efforts popped up in Greenland over the years, but nothing came to fruition.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a matter of days, tens of thousands of videos have popped up under the hashtag #group7, with many users celebrating their membership.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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For Hilfiger’s holiday campaign, Jisoo was photographed by Yoon Ji Yong and styled by Choi Ja Young.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Venezuela’s defense minister, Vladimir Padrino, has been photographed several times with the launchers in Caracas.—
Germán Padinger,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After the Supreme Court ruling, Holt said, the department changed its grooming policy to allow closely cropped beards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Scripts are being changed now, Deadline reported, because the move was unexpected.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Stewart said to massive claps from the audience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The crowd, quietening into a slow clap with the moment building, burst into a celebration.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Kayla Rupp,
Arkansas Online,
20 Oct. 2025
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Scott shared photos of the pair at the event on Instagram, including a snap of the two posing in glittery outfits.—
Jolene Latimer,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Mir has more than 25 years of capital markets experience in energy infrastructure.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Aalo Atomics is also hoping to build a data center on the same site, using the energy generated by its SMR to power its operations.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
17 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nevertheless, waiting and extra mulch insulation can help turn your earthy end-of-season snacks into mild, sweet, and savory treats if only light freezes persist.—
Anthony Reardon,
Kansas City Star,
18 Oct. 2025
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Paoletta signed off on a memo authorizing the freeze.—
Andy Kroll,
ProPublica,
18 Oct. 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 25 Oct. 2025.
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