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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
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 June 2026
The Lioness star was also snapped sitting at a table on the hotel balcony, gazing at a menu.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Former Detroit Lions star center Frank Ragnow had a wild 2025 NFL season despite never playing a snap.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Its relaxed silhouette and deep chocolate color remind me of Holmes’ bag, and shoppers praise its travel-friendly design, lightweight feel, and secure snap closure.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Verb
Interested in snapping your own photos of the night sky?
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 June 2026
The Lioness star was also snapped sitting at a table on the hotel balcony, gazing at a menu.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 17 June 2026
Noun
Gillotte played around 40% of the defensive snaps during the first 12 games of the season.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 15 June 2026
Former Detroit Lions star center Frank Ragnow had a wild 2025 NFL season despite never playing a snap.
—Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Adjective
Bart Jansen Preparations for the event were more like a marathon than a snap decision.
—Zac Anderson, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Its relaxed silhouette and deep chocolate color remind me of Holmes’ bag, and shoppers praise its travel-friendly design, lightweight feel, and secure snap closure.
—Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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As the officers ask Marseille to put the dog away, bodycam video shows the second officer unholstering his gun and backing away from the barking dog.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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As the woman opens her door, the dog starts barking.—
Dean Fioresi,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Different types of circles with different patterns pop up on the headset.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
17 June 2026
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Libertyville senior shortstop Trevor Wallace, who had just popped out and returned to the dugout to cheer for Holmes, overheard two teammates talking.—
Steve Reaven,
Chicago Tribune,
16 June 2026
Verb
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It has also been extensively photographed and filmed.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 June 2026
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The same day, they were photographed together at the Churchill Downs racetrack.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Posey, meanwhile, whiffed on the franchise-changing Devers trade.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2026
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This person is moving, this person is changing their career path.—
Yvonne Villarreal,
Los Angeles Times,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Think of it as going from a clap of thunder to the slam of a car door.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
16 June 2026
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There were the polite claps after good attacks by the Swiss, sarcastic whistles by the Qatari fans after their team again failed to mount a threat.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
13 June 2026
Noun
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The incident unfolded near Cherry Hill, a popular destination at the park, where the carriage driver had stopped and stepped away to take a photo of the family, the teen's father Deepak Mahajan told the newspaper.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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The site also includes a list and photos of those dogs whose adoption fees are waived.—
Emma Hall,
Sacbee.com,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Creative energy simmers beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be expressed.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Noun
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County health officials have enacted hiring freezes, consolidated services, reduced overtime and taken other cost-cutting measures in anticipation of the losses, resulting in about $230 million in savings.—
Corinne Purtill,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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Private providers are in a precarious moment right now due to funding strains caused by freezes to funding through the state’s Child Care Assistance Program, rising operational costs, and enrollment decreases tied to Colorado’s universal preschool program.—
Andrea Steffes-Tuttle,
Denver Post,
12 June 2026
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 20 Jun. 2026.
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