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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
Spend time walking around, snapping photos, or visiting the small interactive museum, ZOOOM, where a short 3D film flies viewers over the mountain range; admission is included in the ticket price.
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Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
But snapping their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night felt like a huge weight lifted off the backs of an entire organization.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The culture unfortunately led me to snapping at an actual blind woman at the local supermarket.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The online leftists are snapping.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The Blue Jays had lost their two previous games before snapping the Marlins’ four-game winning streak on Tuesday.
—Miami Herald, 26 May 2026
Criticism Dismissiveness Hostility Neglect Unnecessary harshness A withdrawal might look like snapping at your partner unnecessarily, being emotionally unavailable, breaking trust or dismissing their feelings.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Tovar's second homer of the season came on an 0-1 pitch from reliever Kyle Hurt (1-0), snapping a streak of 38 consecutive scoreless innings by the Dodgers bullpen dating to May 12 against San Francisco.
—CBS News, 25 May 2026
The pair were spotted joyfully snapping photos of the graduate, and also made sure to take some individual pics with Deacon in his purple gown.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Lauren David, Travel + Leisure, 29 May 2026
But snapping their 10-game losing streak with a 10-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday night felt like a huge weight lifted off the backs of an entire organization.
—Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 28 May 2026
The culture unfortunately led me to snapping at an actual blind woman at the local supermarket.
—Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The online leftists are snapping.
—Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 26 May 2026
The Blue Jays had lost their two previous games before snapping the Marlins’ four-game winning streak on Tuesday.
—Miami Herald, 26 May 2026
Criticism Dismissiveness Hostility Neglect Unnecessary harshness A withdrawal might look like snapping at your partner unnecessarily, being emotionally unavailable, breaking trust or dismissing their feelings.
—Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026
Tovar's second homer of the season came on an 0-1 pitch from reliever Kyle Hurt (1-0), snapping a streak of 38 consecutive scoreless innings by the Dodgers bullpen dating to May 12 against San Francisco.
—CBS News, 25 May 2026
The pair were spotted joyfully snapping photos of the graduate, and also made sure to take some individual pics with Deacon in his purple gown.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 24 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapping
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Interesting that the aficionados of barking at people to do as they’re told don’t respond well to being subjected to the same treatment.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Sometimes, a barking dog may deter a bear.—
Eva Flowe
May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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In sync with her inspiration, Maccapani Missoni also played with blurred and watercolor effects, patterns evoking seaweed and deep-sea plants, as well as fish- or pearl-shaped details popping along the necklines, for example.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
22 May 2026
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All that, plus Liev Schreiber as a pill-popping philanderer named Tag, Dakota Fanning in pregnancy prosthetics, and Donna Lynne Champlin as the beleaguered detective trying to solve the murder.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
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Then be sure to read our guide to photographing the moon, along with our roundups of the best cameras and lenses for astrophotography.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
25 May 2026
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Tech-minded kids might have fun creating a time-lapse video, by photographing the garden (or a single plant) in the beginning, middle, and end of the summer.—
Jamie Siebrase,
Denver Post,
20 May 2026
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The menu is ever changing, always encompassing new flavors as the seasons change.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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At the same time, your minds and bodies are changing.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
23 May 2026
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At that point, a loud drum fill announces itself, snarling electric guitars kick in and McCartney’s trademark howls of old arrive in time for a fairly kick-ass chorus.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 May 2026
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If the conditions are right, and the cap breaks, that unstable air will create ferocious, snarling supercells that grumble and crackle with energy.—
Emily Holshouser
May 19,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
19 May 2026
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Trump has been threatening for weeks that the ceasefire reached in mid-April could end if Iran does not make a deal, with shifting parameters for striking such an agreement.—
Sam Mednick,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
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The real estate industry continues to evolve rapidly through technology and shifting markets.—
James Nelson,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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Officers, often summoned by principals or teacers, escalated some situations by shouting obscenities or insults.—
Clare Amari,
New York Times,
27 May 2026
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Pineda’s arrest also caused recurring nightmares that leave him shouting and thrashing around in bed.—
Andrea Castillo,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Black polka dots of varying sizes make the nails feel like mini canvases of contemporary art.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
22 May 2026
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Immediately around the camp there are hikes and walks of varying physical demands.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 May 2026
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“Snapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapping. Accessed 30 May. 2026.
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