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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
This mirror works well on a gallery wall or for snapping outfit photos, proving that small upgrades can make a big difference.
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Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Devine complied, readily snapping her fingers and strutting her stuff.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The third and final wave of a dawdling Pacific storm will hit San Diego County Thursday afternoon, wrapping up four days of soaking rains, heavy snow, tree-snapping winds and lightning that arced through the darkest hours of the night, the National Weather Service says.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Camera Coach scans the scene at hand at and offers tips for things like framing and composition before snapping a shot.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
In the first run of the men’s big air finals, Canada’s Dylan Deschamps fell into the snow after attempting a switch triple, snapping one of his skis entirely.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Officials remind visitors that these goats are working professionals, not petting zoo pals, but snapping photos from a distance is encouraged.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
But as far as sales are concerned, that stuff hasn’t stopped Subaru fans from snapping these things up left and right.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
The Wolves have won four straight after snapping a five-game losing streak.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Devine complied, readily snapping her fingers and strutting her stuff.
—Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
The third and final wave of a dawdling Pacific storm will hit San Diego County Thursday afternoon, wrapping up four days of soaking rains, heavy snow, tree-snapping winds and lightning that arced through the darkest hours of the night, the National Weather Service says.
—Gary Robbins, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
Camera Coach scans the scene at hand at and offers tips for things like framing and composition before snapping a shot.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 18 Feb. 2026
In the first run of the men’s big air finals, Canada’s Dylan Deschamps fell into the snow after attempting a switch triple, snapping one of his skis entirely.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Officials remind visitors that these goats are working professionals, not petting zoo pals, but snapping photos from a distance is encouraged.
—Dallas Morning News, 5 Feb. 2026
But as far as sales are concerned, that stuff hasn’t stopped Subaru fans from snapping these things up left and right.
—Adam Ismail, The Drive, 5 Feb. 2026
The Wolves have won four straight after snapping a five-game losing streak.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 2 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapping
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Out in the full glare of the riverbank dogs were barking, clothes were drying on the ghat, little boys were playing with marbles, running about with strings, beating along old bicycle tyres with sticks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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Nothing flusters her except dogs barking, and as the story unfolds the reason is easily surmised.—
Mary Damiano,
Miami Herald,
16 Feb. 2026
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The video of the incident went viral online, popping up across different platforms and drawing varying reactions from different political spheres, garnering praise and criticism alike.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2026
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Foodies can savor global flavors at spots like Ghee and the ultra-refined Ogawa, opt for a dose of Nikkei cuisine popping up around the city, or dig into the growing farm dinner scene at spots like Ford’s Farm.—
Carrie Honaker,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 Feb. 2026
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After learning of the witness emails, Doyle expressed concern in court about Boyne photographing a document that had not been made part of the court record, and doing so in a place — the well of the courtroom — where photography is not permitted.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
16 Feb. 2026
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Once upon a time, American travelers flocked to the same handful of countries for their European vacations — taking the same costly flights from one country to the next, sitting on the same beaches, and photographing the same historical sites.—
Meghan Palmer,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Angst over the city’s changing demographics has often erupted in Springfield’s city commission meetings, where citizens can speak their mind at an open podium.—
Caitlin Hu,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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How would changing the FDA’s rules to make more drugs available OTC affect accessibility?—
Lauren J. Young,
Scientific American,
20 Feb. 2026
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The scale of this year’s snowfall temporarily closed Hokkaido’s main airport last week, stranding hundreds of passengers, while snarling other travel, delaying train services and forcing the closure of some highways.—
Reuters,
NBC news,
4 Feb. 2026
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Charlotte-area communities got 6 to 12 inches of snow over the weekend, closing schools, snarling traffic and shutting down public transit.—
Mary Ramsey,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Feb. 2026
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Libra Saturn and Neptune pair up in your seventh house of partnership, which launches you into a ground-shifting new chapter within your one-on-one bonds—whether platonic, intimate, or professional.—
Maressa Brown,
InStyle,
20 Feb. 2026
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As investors have witnessed capital shifting out of concentrated, high-valuation Mag 7 darlings, Dow constituents have enjoyed inflows as investors flock towards broader, higher-quality and inexpensive blue chips.—
Jeff Kilburg,
CNBC,
20 Feb. 2026
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Minnesotans wrapped scarves around their faces to block the tear gas and cold, shouting and whistling at ICE agents.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Feb. 2026
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Lyman recalled a massive weekend in Long Beach with 80,000 attendees that resulted in only one arrest—a drunk fan who took Ice-T’s lyrics too literally and started shouting at the police.—
Nick Lichtenberg,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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The project also required coordinated operation between the large heat pump and the mechanical vapor recompression unit across all operating phases, with system integration and process control designed to ensure stable and efficient performance under varying production conditions.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Feb. 2026
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Driving conditions were poor, made worse with icy bridges, blowing snow and varying ramp conditions.—
Lucia Cheng,
Des Moines Register,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Snapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapping. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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