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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
Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Meanwhile, Belichick is hoping to snap UNC’s losing streak against Clemson, which sits at six games.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
In 1,068 snaps that year, Tom allowed just two sacks, had only three penalties and ranked 15th among eligible offensive tackles with a grade of 79.7 by PFF.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The design features a Peter Pan collar and patch pockets with snap flaps.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Verb
That’s just one of the pearls of wisdom dropped in Straw (now streaming on Netflix), an effectively tense action-melodrama set during a particularly rotten day in which a hard-working woman who only wants to take care of her daughter finally snaps.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 6 June 2025
Meanwhile, Belichick is hoping to snap UNC’s losing streak against Clemson, which sits at six games.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
Even if that means fewer snaps played or fewer passes thrown his way, Kmet knows Johnson brought in Loveland with the best interest of the team and offense in mind.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2025
In 1,068 snaps that year, Tom allowed just two sacks, had only three penalties and ranked 15th among eligible offensive tackles with a grade of 79.7 by PFF.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
Adjective
Sunday, March 23: Carney calls for a snap election to seek a national mandate to tackle economic challenges and Trump tariffs.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The design features a Peter Pan collar and patch pockets with snap flaps.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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While barking like a dog at the people involved in the conflict will not solve most of our problems, the element of surprise can catch people in the thick of an emotional argument off guard.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The young woman and her 58-year-old mother believe the victims focused on her door because the family dog, Oliver, was barking over the commotion outside.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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For example, as messages pop up on your home screen, the time display starts to shrink to accommodate them.—
Alain Sherter,
CBS News,
9 June 2025
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The stablecoin company popped nearly 14%, following its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Beginning in 1874, patients were photographed upon admission and release.—
Asia London Palomba,
Smithsonian Magazine,
6 June 2025
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Her sheer ensemble isn’t the first one she’s been photographed in this week.—
Rachel Flynn,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The summary will also be updated as new information is added, meaning new replies to the chain may change the summary at the top.—
James Peckham,
PC Magazine,
30 May 2025
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Part of Madrid’s unique nature is just how quickly things can change.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Amid claps and joyful tears, 80 patients received certificates.—
Francine Kiefer,
Christian Science Monitor,
14 May 2025
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Within a few claps, the entire group was synchronized.—
Pauline Chalamet,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
Noun
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Apple Intelligence can summarize text messages, identify real-world surroundings with the iPhone’s camera, erase unwanted objects from photos, rewrite emails and prioritize notifications.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
8 June 2025
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One teenager unfurled and held up the national flag — red with a yellow star — for a photo.—
Stephanie Yang,
Los Angeles Times,
8 June 2025
Noun
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The crypto and blockchain sectors require tech-savvy developers, compliance officers, clean energy producers, lawyers, financial analysts, and marketing professionals.—
Jeremy Cooney,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee reached out to energy experts to find out the answer: Does setting my thermostat to 78 degrees actually save me money?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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The freeze amounts to a 5% budget decrease for the universities due to the $2.4 billion budget shortfall.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Her reaction, Tarr said, begs the question of whether a hiring freeze could make a difference elsewhere in state government.—
Matthew Medsger,
Boston Herald,
27 May 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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