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as in barks
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 photographs
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 changes
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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as in claps
a loud explosive sound
the plastic coat hook broke off with a loud snap when he tried to hang the heavy bag on it
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as in photos
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
took several snaps of his family for the scrapbook
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as in splashes
a very small amount
I don't care a snap about gossip
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as in picnics
something that is easy to do
this test will be a snap
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Recent Examples of snaps
Ana Calderone, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
And if a hundred fish come out of the water, the AI snaps pictures of that hundred fish, identifies those fish, and puts that into the package in a microsecond.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
If Douglas cannot play, Ethan Bonner and Jason Marshall will get boundary cornerback snaps opposite Jack Jones, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver suggested.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The photographer snaps pictures as someone brings in a giant tank, wrapped in a trash bag, filled with nitrous oxide.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Sanders spent much of training camp working with the second unit and logged only modest preseason snaps, signaling the Browns see him as a developmental option rather than an immediate starter.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Bad center snaps, dropped passes, pre-snap penalties, gaffes by the defensive secondary.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Robinson played 19 defensive snaps and 18 special teams snaps in his NFL debut.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The autofocus snaps between near and distant subjects in an instant, and accurately finds eyes and faces.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Mike Kaye
updated January 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Most of his snaps with the Eagles came as a slot corner or in the box, similar to the role that Keionte Scott has thrived in this season under defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
This Pearl Izumi snap-front jersey is made with a tear-resistant mesh material that is sweat-wicking, odor-resistant, and made for movement, and the cropped design, featuring pearl snaps and a collar, doesn’t look out of place walking around town or going to dinner.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The model also shared some sweet snaps of her baby boy enjoying his first summer on Instagram in August 2025.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
With Mack Hollins on injured reserve with an abdominal injury, Chism has taken on some of the veteran wide receiver’s snaps as a run blocker.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Of the 30 transfers, 13 started 10 or more games for the 2024 Hoosiers, and 20 played 250 or more snaps.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
They were upset by both the Giants in Week 4, when he was limited to 10 snaps, and the Commanders in Week 5 (to say nothing of their narrow Week 6 win over the lowly Dolphins or their 38-24 loss to the Colts in Week 7).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
The organ is dropped on the floor and a dog in the waiting room, who'd accidentally consumed marijuana, snaps it up and runs away with it.
—Ana Calderone, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
And if a hundred fish come out of the water, the AI snaps pictures of that hundred fish, identifies those fish, and puts that into the package in a microsecond.
—Dan Morrison, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
If Douglas cannot play, Ethan Bonner and Jason Marshall will get boundary cornerback snaps opposite Jack Jones, defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver suggested.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
The photographer snaps pictures as someone brings in a giant tank, wrapped in a trash bag, filled with nitrous oxide.
—Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 6 Nov. 2025
Sanders spent much of training camp working with the second unit and logged only modest preseason snaps, signaling the Browns see him as a developmental option rather than an immediate starter.
—Rowan Fisher-Shotton, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2025
Bad center snaps, dropped passes, pre-snap penalties, gaffes by the defensive secondary.
—Jeff Faraudo, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Robinson played 19 defensive snaps and 18 special teams snaps in his NFL debut.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
The autofocus snaps between near and distant subjects in an instant, and accurately finds eyes and faces.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
Noun
He was replaced by special teams contributor Akayleb Evans, who played just 51 defensive snaps in the regular season.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Most of his snaps with the Eagles came as a slot corner or in the box, similar to the role that Keionte Scott has thrived in this season under defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
This Pearl Izumi snap-front jersey is made with a tear-resistant mesh material that is sweat-wicking, odor-resistant, and made for movement, and the cropped design, featuring pearl snaps and a collar, doesn’t look out of place walking around town or going to dinner.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The model also shared some sweet snaps of her baby boy enjoying his first summer on Instagram in August 2025.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
With Mack Hollins on injured reserve with an abdominal injury, Chism has taken on some of the veteran wide receiver’s snaps as a run blocker.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Of the 30 transfers, 13 started 10 or more games for the 2024 Hoosiers, and 20 played 250 or more snaps.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
They were upset by both the Giants in Week 4, when he was limited to 10 snaps, and the Commanders in Week 5 (to say nothing of their narrow Week 6 win over the lowly Dolphins or their 38-24 loss to the Colts in Week 7).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps
Verb
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Everyone barks in unison when the questioning is complete.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps a dog barks too much, a cat roams through the yard, or pets are relieving themselves in unwanted areas.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Usually, when a musician pops up on Jeopardy!—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
6 Jan. 2026
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The same story pops up over and over again when automation occurs.—
Jeff Mayhugh,
Washington Post,
5 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Owens started the unwrapping process and opens all his gifts, and Biles flimed and photographs his reactions.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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The images that Buckman photographs — family and community members in bedrooms, on couches, under quilts— become compositions painted and stitched into vintage cloth.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
18 Dec. 2025
Verb
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StubHub is on dynamic pricing that changes by supply and demand.—
Mike Sullivan,
CBS News,
7 Jan. 2026
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With scoring guards like Chris Paul II, Christian Rogers and Ean Britt, Sanders changes things with his ability to protect the rim — and score easy baskets around the rim — from guard penetration.—
Tarek Fattal,
Daily News,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The joyous screams and claps of hundreds of high school students boomed outside the sanctuary at Murewa Centre Mission of the United Methodist Church.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Oct. 2025
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Stewart said to massive claps from the audience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
Emily Shapiro,
ABC News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Users can also upload personal artwork or photos through a simple mobile website, without installing apps or relying on cloud services.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Designed for high-performance durability, the IP65 water-resistant frames are crafted from lightweight TR90 material, ensuring a pressure-free fit that can withstand sweat and splashes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Stanley 12-Ounce Stay-Hot Camp Mug A secure, press-to-fit lid ensures that this mug locks in your drink’s temperature and prevents splashes simultaneously.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail offers slices of green space for picnics and trails to bike or walk to the aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Jan. 2026
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Take Them On The Go Throw an old blanket in the car for impromptu picnics, outdoor concerts, or beach days.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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