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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 blushing singer was snapped getting a sweet smooch on the cheek from her big brother while backstage.
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John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The Monarchs snapped a 3-3 tie with a five-run fourth inning to advance to the second round with a familiar drive.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
The losing streak was snapped after Norway defeated Italy during the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
Dinah’s head snapped from one side to the other.
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Before the Cubs had their 10-game winning streak snapped Saturday night with a 6-0 loss to the Texas Rangers, the rotation was one of their key concerns.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The eighth-inning grand slam snapped a 2-2 tie and was the second home run in as many days for McCarthy, who had entered the series without a homer in his previous 22 games with at least one at-bat.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Donato also registered six 20-win seasons and snapped a 24-year drought for Harvard without a Beanpot title in 2017.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The Monarchs snapped a 3-3 tie with a five-run fourth inning to advance to the second round with a familiar drive.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
The losing streak was snapped after Norway defeated Italy during the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
Dinah’s head snapped from one side to the other.
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Before the Cubs had their 10-game winning streak snapped Saturday night with a 6-0 loss to the Texas Rangers, the rotation was one of their key concerns.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The eighth-inning grand slam snapped a 2-2 tie and was the second home run in as many days for McCarthy, who had entered the series without a homer in his previous 22 games with at least one at-bat.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Donato also registered six 20-win seasons and snapped a 24-year drought for Harvard without a Beanpot title in 2017.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapped
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That came after he was pulled in Game 4 and barked at his bench before heading down the tunnel.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pavia barked back at critics during the Senior Bowl in January regarding his height.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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But the number still beat Wall Street forecasts and the stock has popped nearly 4% in early trading.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
11 May 2026
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On May 9, flyers for another Bridgers show reportedly popped up in Lubbock, Texas.—
Hattie Lindert,
Pitchfork,
10 May 2026
Verb
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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There, on the Hudson River waterfront, David Wojnarowicz wrote poems and painted murals alongside Luis Frangella and Mike Bidlo, while Peter Hujar and Dirk Rowntree photographed scenes of impromptu happenings and performances, before the site was demolished in 1984.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The rooms While the furnishings largely remained the same during the renovation work, the fabrics and artistic elements have changed in recent years.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Then again, January 6, 2021, changed everything else.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
12 May 2026
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Millie Bobby Brown shouted out adoptive moms on her first Mother's Day.—
Kim Willis,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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According to Reaves, Goble shouted directly in his face before the ball went up.—
Devon Henderson,
New York Times,
9 May 2026
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But the following year, as the pandemic wore on and crime rates ticked up, the politics of criminal justice in the city shifted toward law-and-order anxiety, even as new waves of COVID infection struck the jails.—
Molly Fischer,
New Yorker,
11 May 2026
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Securing the Financial Perimeter The arms race between criminal networks and financial institutions has permanently shifted the baseline of payment processing.—
Ethan Stone,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
Verb
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Price pressures have only increased since the war with Iran snarled tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a spike in the cost of crude oil and gasoline.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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But the Fed also followed that approach after the COVID-19 pandemic snarled global supply chains for goods, lifting prices for things such as cars, furniture and electronics.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The agency’s involvement has varied, according to sources, from more passive intelligence sharing and providing general support to direct participation in assassination operations.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Other surveys have varied widely on who is emerging as Bass’ strongest challenger, with support for Raman and Pratt fluctuating significantly across polls.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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“Snapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapped. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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