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as in barked
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 photographed
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 changed
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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Recent Examples of snapped
The picture was a cozy, smiley selfie featuring the trio, and appeared to have been snapped in cooler weather.
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Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Andrew Alvarez allowed one hit over five innings in his major-league debut as the Washington Nationals snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday.
—Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Alabama’s 23-game season-opener winning streak was snapped.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Whatever that is worth, considering the Twins (62-75) snapped a five-series losing streak against the Padres.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
That snapped the three-game losing streak, as the Angels (63-72) also equaled last year’s victory total.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Stop thinking it, and the lock snapped shut.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Longhorns had their 11-game winning streak in true road games snapped.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The victory snapped a 47-game losing streak, the longest in Texas.
—Erik Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Kayla Grant, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Andrew Alvarez allowed one hit over five innings in his major-league debut as the Washington Nationals snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 2-0 win over the visiting Miami Marlins on Monday.
—Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025
Alabama’s 23-game season-opener winning streak was snapped.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 31 Aug. 2025
Whatever that is worth, considering the Twins (62-75) snapped a five-series losing streak against the Padres.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2025
That snapped the three-game losing streak, as the Angels (63-72) also equaled last year’s victory total.
—Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Stop thinking it, and the lock snapped shut.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025
The Longhorns had their 11-game winning streak in true road games snapped.
—Joe Reedy, Chicago Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025
The victory snapped a 47-game losing streak, the longest in Texas.
—Erik Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapped
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As reporters walked by where Broadbelt’s body was found, a large black dog in a front yard barked loudly and ran along the fence.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
2 Sep. 2025
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Steve’s gun barked almost in my ear, and the sound brought that treetop skirmish to a sudden conclusion.—
Charles Elliott,
Outdoor Life,
21 Aug. 2025
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Brinker International — The parent company of Chili’s and Maggiano’s Little Italy popped 4% following an upgrade to outperform from in line from Evercore ISI.—
Lisa Kailai Han,
CNBC,
4 Sep. 2025
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The advisories and closures popped up across the East Coast, from Florida to Maine, along inland streams and rivers, and were present throughout the California coast.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
3 Sep. 2025
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The couple first met in 2018, and were first photographed together in September of that year, according to the outlet.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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The pair were photographed together for the first time since the scandal in February 2025, and stepped out together again in March.—
Bailey Richards,
PEOPLE,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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In 2020, Tony Romo’s 10-year, $180 million CBS contract changed the game.—
Andrew Marchand,
New York Times,
8 Sep. 2025
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Her nails were also changed for each look.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kennedy often shouted at the senators, who shouted at him.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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Whether shouted from Speakers’ Corner in Hyde Park or written on X, inciting violence can be criminal in the United Kingdom.—
Christian Edwards,
CNN Money,
3 Sep. 2025
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However, as the need to help animals without loving homes became increasingly apparent, the team's mission shifted towards establishing a nonprofit that would provide shelter, medical care, and love to animals who need it most.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Sep. 2025
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The betting line has shifted for the UFC 322 co-main event.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Christmas Eve travel was briefly snarled as the Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for all American Airlines flights Tuesday.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC News,
25 Dec. 2024
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Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare suffered a massive ransomware attack, which leaked info on over 100 million people and snarled healthcare for weeks despite a $22 million payment to the attackers.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
4 Dec. 2024
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Individual year-over-year market values varied greatly, ranging from an over 16% increase one year to an under 1% increase another.—
Madeline King,
Kansas City Star,
7 Sep. 2025
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Data from the Federal Emergency Management Agency shows timelines to get FEMA aid flowing to Wisconsin have varied greatly across presidential administrations, spanning from just a few days to more than two months.—
Hope Karnopp,
jsonline.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Snapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapped. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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