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verb

ˈsnap How to pronounce snap (audio)
Definition of snapnext
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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 pop
to break suddenly with an explosive sound the fragile twig snapped in her hands

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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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snap

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noun

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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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snap

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adjective

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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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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of snap
Verb
Reporters staked out the property and snapped pictures of arrivals. — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 9 July 2026 Incoom played 85% of Carolina’s special teams snaps last season. — Mike Kaye july 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 July 2026
Noun
The Browns were one of 25 teams that ended last season getting less than 50 percent of the snaps from their original starting offensive line. — Zac Jackson, New York Times, 15 July 2026 One day after turning 54 on July 10, the actress posted a sizzling snap on Instagram in which she was seen rocking a skimpy two-piece while lounging on a yacht. — Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 13 July 2026
Adjective
The heels feature translucent PVC material with tiny grosgrain ribbon bows in black, an open toe, and a snap closure ankle strap. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026 On the other hand, Quince’s substitute has one main zippered compartment that’s large enough to fit a 13-inch laptop, plus two side slip pockets with snap closures to keep your cell phone or credit cards within easy reach. — Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 20 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for snap
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
  1. bark
  2. pop
  3. photograph
  4. change
  5. clap
  6. photo
  7. energy
  8. freeze
Verb
  • Outside, the guards were often genial and chatty; inside, visitors were treated as objects of suspicion, barked at and insulted.
    — Jonathan Blitzer, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • Days or weeks passed, but then the dog barked, the mail carrier tramped onto the porch, the mailbox clattered.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 July 2026
Definition of bark
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  • Well, the answer is probably Andrew Watt, a 35-year-old who has built a reputation for hunkering down in the studio with rock legends or pop stars to craft sleek, sturdy albums.
    — Ethan Beck, Washington Post, 13 July 2026
  • Toss a portable fan and some cooling towelettes or baby wipes (pop them in the fridge to cool them down) into your bag, too.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 July 2026
Definition of pop
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  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
  • His older sisters are frequently photographed out and about, but Louis—an aspiring actor—largely stays out of the spotlight.
    — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of photograph
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  • Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
    — Andrea Castillo, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of change
Noun
  • The origin of the thunderclap (sometimes called the Viking clap) is disputed, with several clubs in Europe claiming to have started the trend, but Iceland popularised it and brought it to the world stage.
    — Elias Burke, New York Times, 23 June 2026
  • One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
    — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 June 2026
Definition of clap
Noun
  • At the entrance was a white table covered with keepsakes and ornamental photo frames.
    — Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026
  • When Branch wiped her Instagram profile and began posting cryptic photos using lyrics from The Spirit Room, everyone freaked out.
    — Maya Georgi, Rolling Stone, 15 July 2026
Definition of photo
Noun
  • Wisconsin has committed up to $55 million in incentives to help Realta Fusion build its new headquarters and fusion research facility in Madison, a move aimed at strengthening the state’s position in the emerging fusion energy industry.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
  • Sixty-eight percent of likely voters told PPIC the cost of energy — both in utility bills and the price of gasoline at the pump — were a big problem.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 16 July 2026
Definition of energy
Noun
  • The menu boasts alcoholic freeze drinks, including Mountain Dew Baja Blast and berry frosé flavors.
    — Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
  • But the freeze covers only about 28% of the total housing stock in the city, and critics allege that freezing rents will only make the housing shortage worse.
    — Scott Cohn, CNBC, 10 July 2026
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