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as in barking
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 popping
to break suddenly with an explosive sound
the fragile twig snapped in her hands
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as in photographing
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 changing
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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Recent Examples of snapping
Gold and silver prices fell sharply on Friday, snapping a powerful rally that has seen the metals shatter multiple records this year.
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Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Korpisalo made 24 saves in loss, snapping a four-game personal win streak.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Ha, the people in there are snapping selfies.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Mikael Granlund scored three goals for the Ducks, but Mattias Ekholm scored a hat trick of his own as the Edmonton Oilers rode a dominant second period to a 7-4 victory on Monday night, snapping the visitors’ seven-game winning streak.
—Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The more descriptive call of the play saw the Wild forward step in front of a Florida pass at the defensive blue line and head off on a break away from there, snapping a wrist shot past Bobrovsky to briefly give Minnesota a 3-2 lead.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
In New Mexico, Oklahoma and eastern Texas, the weather service has received reports of trees and limbs snapping under the weight of the ice, and related power outages.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
After trailing 37-30 at halftime, the Longhorns dominate the second half while snapping a two-game skid.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
The trick is to use a light touch to avoid snapping or pulling the carpet fibers.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 30 Jan. 2026
Korpisalo made 24 saves in loss, snapping a four-game personal win streak.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Ha, the people in there are snapping selfies.
—Frederick Dreier, Outside, 27 Jan. 2026
Mikael Granlund scored three goals for the Ducks, but Mattias Ekholm scored a hat trick of his own as the Edmonton Oilers rode a dominant second period to a 7-4 victory on Monday night, snapping the visitors’ seven-game winning streak.
—Oc Register, 26 Jan. 2026
The more descriptive call of the play saw the Wild forward step in front of a Florida pass at the defensive blue line and head off on a break away from there, snapping a wrist shot past Bobrovsky to briefly give Minnesota a 3-2 lead.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 25 Jan. 2026
In New Mexico, Oklahoma and eastern Texas, the weather service has received reports of trees and limbs snapping under the weight of the ice, and related power outages.
—Jeanine Santucci, USA Today, 25 Jan. 2026
After trailing 37-30 at halftime, the Longhorns dominate the second half while snapping a two-game skid.
—Thomas Jones, Austin American Statesman, 24 Jan. 2026
The trick is to use a light touch to avoid snapping or pulling the carpet fibers.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapping
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Authorities said the dogs were barking at the fence before they were sprayed.—
Sergio Candido,
CBS News,
29 Jan. 2026
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The trio has great comedic chemistry, with Marissa constantly exchanging witty barbs with Jamie and barking orders at Harper, while the latter two bond over their mutual messiness.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
26 Jan. 2026
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There are upscale restaurants from around the globe opening every week, and vinyl listening bars are popping up all over town, too.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Jan. 2026
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Briggs New York Super Stretch Millennium Pull-On Pants Burgundy is the color of the moment, popping up on celebs like Mindy Kaling, Martha Stewart, and Lindsay Lohan.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
30 Jan. 2026
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Sara also enjoys photographing sports.—
Aaron E Martinez,
Austin American Statesman,
23 Jan. 2026
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After the revelation, paparazzi agreed to refrain from photographing the little boy as the constant flashing could trigger a seizure.—
Alex Gurley,
PEOPLE,
21 Jan. 2026
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The company’s leadership was too focused on slashing costs and not enough on investing back into its brands, particularly at a time when consumer tastes were changing.—
Amelia Lucas,
CNBC,
31 Jan. 2026
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That calculus is slowly changing.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
31 Jan. 2026
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The Sepulveda Transit Corridor project would connect the Westside to the San Fernando Valley in less than 20 minutes and ideally eliminate traffic congestion along one of the nation’s busiest corridors by offering an alternative to the snarling 405 Freeway over the Santa Monica Mountains.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Jan. 2026
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All three westbound lanes were closed in the wake of the crash, snarling the afternoon commute.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, Brazil has gained on both commodity strength and shifting political expectations.—
Krysta Escobar,
CNBC,
30 Jan. 2026
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The shifting tectonic plates at both firms reflect a broader transformation in asset management.—
Amanda Gerut,
Fortune,
30 Jan. 2026
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During the struggle, an unidentified Border Patrol agent can be heard repeatedly shouting that the man was armed, according to the report.—
Greg Wehner , Matt Finn,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The neighbors gathering, shouting, whistling, screaming for help… help that is a message of love but like all love powerless to prevent the hurt from happening.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Jan. 2026
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Other companies have since sunk billions of dollars into EVs, batteries, and software, all to varying degrees of success.—
Patrick George,
The Atlantic,
30 Jan. 2026
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Shop them on sale in this set of multiple sizes, or opt for sets of two to four in varying sizes up to 90 ounces.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Snapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapping. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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