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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
Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
If a space becomes messy over a period of time, don’t expect to snap your fingers and reverse it in a day.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
In a now viral TikTok post, Maddie Young, 27, shared snaps from every month of her son Theo's first year, where he can be seen in a similar position wearing the same blue sweater with his name embroidered on the front.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Through constant pre-snap motion and misdirection, the Patriots were relentless in attacking a group that had struggled against run and pass entering Sunday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
After a blood clot ended his season early last February and jarringly snapped things into perspective, Wembanyama lived life to the fullest this summer.
—Jared Weiss, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
If a space becomes messy over a period of time, don’t expect to snap your fingers and reverse it in a day.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Oct. 2025
Noun
The conventions and gestures of a topical potboiler—reflexive eye rolls, snap-worthy tell-offs—clearly excite him.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 3 Oct. 2025
In a now viral TikTok post, Maddie Young, 27, shared snaps from every month of her son Theo's first year, where he can be seen in a similar position wearing the same blue sweater with his name embroidered on the front.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The blocking scheme featured several creative wrinkles and married up well with Canales’ use of pre-snap motion, which helped with the running game and play-action usage.
—Charlotte Observer, 24 Sep. 2025
Through constant pre-snap motion and misdirection, the Patriots were relentless in attacking a group that had struggled against run and pass entering Sunday.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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Zelda’s barking roused Brunkow’s husband, Ross Colquhoun.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
8 Oct. 2025
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Your barking Chihuahua may be an uninvited participant in all the important Zoom meetings of your neighbor who works from home.—
Libby Monteith Minor,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ball popped up in the air and Bolton was there to grab it, except he was hit by teammate Drue Tranquill.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
7 Oct. 2025
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The scouting concerns that followed Imanaga’s years in Nippon Professional Baseball have popped up again at the worst possible time.—
Patrick Mooney,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Strogoff, 39, who stepped out for the Tom Ford Spring/Summer 2026 show, was photographed heading into the fashion show wearing a skin-baring gown that left her clutching her purse to prevent a wardrobe malfunction.—
Starr Bowenbank,
PEOPLE,
2 Oct. 2025
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Swift and Styles set tongues wagging after they were spotted by paparazzi strolling together in November 2012, and things seemed even more heated after they were photographed sharing some New Year’s Eve smooches the following month.—
Lisa Respers France,
CNN Money,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But a left knee injury in March 2024 changed his football trajectory.—
Dane Brugler,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The shutdown could change all that.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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
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But Lloyd’s awkward staging here and questionable affectations (including an audience clap-along) makes Pozzo’s relationship with Lucky unfocused and puzzling.—
Frank Rizzo,
Variety,
29 Sep. 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.—
Amir Mahmoud,
Arkansas Online,
6 Oct. 2025
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As the two stop, Wallen asked the officer to comb his hair before taking any photos.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
Nashville Tennessean,
6 Oct. 2025
Noun
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His big, bright smile, infectious energy and eternal positivity created a presence that continually uplifted others.—
Reice Shipley,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Oct. 2025
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But sure enough, the artist born Frederick John Philip Gibson enlisted Amy Taylor and company for his drum n’ bass-inflected latest single, harnessing the group’s energy and then exploding it with Gesaffelstein-like sirens and typically all-over-the-place vocal triggers.—
Andrew Unterberger,
Billboard,
3 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Pique Interest Low-lift brassica plants make an impact and are known for withstanding light freezes (the cool weather enhances their coloring).—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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