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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 streak was snapped in a 4-3 loss at Michigan Tech.
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Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
In a photograph that one of Bird’s classmates snapped that day and published in the Springs Valley Herald, neither Bird nor Knight is smiling.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
The sophomore was 12 for 21 from the field and eight for nine from the line as the Buckeyes (23-5, 11-4) snapped a two-game losing streak.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Virginia extended its winning streak to eight and the Hurricanes (21-6, 10-4 ACC) had their four-game winning streak snapped.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
The victory also snapped a seven-year medal drought for American short track skaters.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The ribbon attachment snapped clean.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
Drumming echoed between storefronts as confetti poppers snapped and ornate floats rolled past.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The Skyhawks snapped a five-game slide.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Dean Spiros, Twin Cities, 22 Feb. 2026
In a photograph that one of Bird’s classmates snapped that day and published in the Springs Valley Herald, neither Bird nor Knight is smiling.
—Keith O'Brien, Rolling Stone, 22 Feb. 2026
The sophomore was 12 for 21 from the field and eight for nine from the line as the Buckeyes (23-5, 11-4) snapped a two-game losing streak.
—Los Angeles Times, 22 Feb. 2026
Virginia extended its winning streak to eight and the Hurricanes (21-6, 10-4 ACC) had their four-game winning streak snapped.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2026
The victory also snapped a seven-year medal drought for American short track skaters.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 21 Feb. 2026
The ribbon attachment snapped clean.
—Eric Sullivan, Scientific American, 21 Feb. 2026
Drumming echoed between storefronts as confetti poppers snapped and ornate floats rolled past.
—Eva Remijan-Toba, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2026
The Skyhawks snapped a five-game slide.
—ABC News, 21 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapped
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Not only is the white barked tree beautiful, but the sound of the wind rushing through the leaves embodies peace.—
Becky Bartkowski,
AZCentral.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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Punches were thrown from both teams after the goal, and the coaches from both benches barked at each other.—
Ryan Canfield,
FOXNews.com,
13 Feb. 2026
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Then more fires popped up blocks away.—
Hannah Fry,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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The neighborhood/area Though hidden along a mainly residential street south of downtown, the property is close to plenty of newer bars and restaurants that have popped up in recent years in burgeoning South Palm Springs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Feb. 2026
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In Milan, meanwhile, Jenner has already been spotted attending the Emporio Armani show; two days prior, she was photographed arriving at her hotel looking similarly chic.—
Emma Banks,
InStyle,
26 Feb. 2026
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The campaign was photographed on the Aegean Islands, where the palette of the season comes to life in its natural setting.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
26 Feb. 2026
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In a statement, Homeland Security spokesperson Bis said training had changed but that cadets still received training in use of force and the constitution.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
24 Feb. 2026
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Leger Fernández pointed to a strict voter identification bill, known as the SAVE America Act, that Democrats have warned would disenfranchise tens of millions of eligible voters, including women who have changed their last names after getting married.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Ahead of the screening, Braff addressed fans in attendance and shouted out everyone involved in bringing the revival to life.—
Angeline Jane Bernabe,
ABC News,
24 Feb. 2026
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Related Stories The slur was shouted by John Davidson, who is diagnosed with Tourette syndrome.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
23 Feb. 2026
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The political risk premium attached to the US–South Africa relationship, officials acknowledge privately, has shifted rather than disappeared.—
Sam Mkokeli,
semafor.com,
23 Feb. 2026
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When researchers switched to helium, the sound frequency shifted upward while the low tone did not.—
Liz Neporent,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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The storm snarled travel at airports and on the roads, breaking records in Providence, Rhode Island, and Islip, New York.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
23 Feb. 2026
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Monday's blackout snarled traffic, disrupted public transportation and forced some businesses to close as crews scrambled to restore power.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Punishments have varied widely from school to school, county to county, ranging from reprimands to out-of-school suspensions.—
Jeffrey S. Solochek,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Feb. 2026
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Police said the nature of the contact varied, but none of the children were seriously injured or required medical attention.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Snapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapped. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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