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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
Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Director Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s film uses drone footage and re-enactments to tell the story of eight passengers dangling from a cable car over a ravine after a wire snaps.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
The Seahawks over the same time period have traveled less than 6,000 miles to play 4,411 player snaps across three games featuring 411 total plays.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
At the end of the video, Westbrouck also snaps a cute selfie video with their sister.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Williams appeared in three games for the Tigers last season as a true freshman, retaining his redshirt while playing 21 special teams snaps.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Trust Kim Kardashian to share her New Year's Eve snaps a fashionable week late.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
In Season 3, Mike (Finn Wolfhard) snaps at Will for not liking girls, which further sparked fan speculation regarding the character’s sexuality.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
When the family’s beloved house goes on the market, Man-su snaps.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The former Ohio State standout played 336 snaps on defense in 2025, and produced 51 tackles, a sack, two pass breakups and an interception as a rookie.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Former Giant Jihad Ward, who played 67% of the Tennessee Titans’ defensive snaps under coordinator Dennard Wilson this season, said that’s exactly what New York is getting in John Harbaugh’s new defensive coordinator.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Because all of their teams had strengths greater than the guy taking snaps.
—Greg Cote
january 26, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Hadid previously shared a few other snaps from her tropical vacation.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
The Broncos were the only team in the league that didn’t give their backup QB any snaps or handoffs the last two seasons.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Jan. 2026
The Broncos were the only team in the league that didn’t give their backup quarterback any snaps or handoffs the last two seasons.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2026
On separate snaps, the Patriots rushed three, four, five, six and seven defenders, using linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties as blitzers.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Verb
The tree snaps vertically to relieve the pressure.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Director Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s film uses drone footage and re-enactments to tell the story of eight passengers dangling from a cable car over a ravine after a wire snaps.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
The Seahawks over the same time period have traveled less than 6,000 miles to play 4,411 player snaps across three games featuring 411 total plays.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
At the end of the video, Westbrouck also snaps a cute selfie video with their sister.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Williams appeared in three games for the Tigers last season as a true freshman, retaining his redshirt while playing 21 special teams snaps.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Trust Kim Kardashian to share her New Year's Eve snaps a fashionable week late.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
In Season 3, Mike (Finn Wolfhard) snaps at Will for not liking girls, which further sparked fan speculation regarding the character’s sexuality.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
When the family’s beloved house goes on the market, Man-su snaps.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
Noun
Offensive tackle Blake Fisher, another 2024 second-rounder, lined up at three positions (both tackles and tight end) for 337 regular-season snaps this year and didn’t give up a sack, by PFF’s grading.
—Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 27 Jan. 2026
The former Ohio State standout played 336 snaps on defense in 2025, and produced 51 tackles, a sack, two pass breakups and an interception as a rookie.
—Mike Kaye
updated January 26, Charlotte Observer, 26 Jan. 2026
Former Giant Jihad Ward, who played 67% of the Tennessee Titans’ defensive snaps under coordinator Dennard Wilson this season, said that’s exactly what New York is getting in John Harbaugh’s new defensive coordinator.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 26 Jan. 2026
Because all of their teams had strengths greater than the guy taking snaps.
—Greg Cote
january 26, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Hadid previously shared a few other snaps from her tropical vacation.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 25 Jan. 2026
The Broncos were the only team in the league that didn’t give their backup QB any snaps or handoffs the last two seasons.
—Dallas Morning News, 25 Jan. 2026
The Broncos were the only team in the league that didn’t give their backup quarterback any snaps or handoffs the last two seasons.
—Los Angeles Times, 25 Jan. 2026
On separate snaps, the Patriots rushed three, four, five, six and seven defenders, using linebackers, cornerbacks and safeties as blitzers.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 20 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps
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Trump barks in the presentation — audio clipped from previous speeches against his rival.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
26 Dec. 2025
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And as the person behind the camera approaches the pit bull, the dog growls and barks while standing in a fearful crouch.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
Verb
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His eldest daughter, Addison, 23, pops in at one point to wave at the Zoom screen.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
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Sparkling Orange Nº1, a low-intervention, organic orange (orange colored due to skin contact, no oranges used) bubbly from Alsace that pops with orange peel and juicy peach, then drifts into jasmine, herbs, and gentle spice.—
Lanee Lee,
Forbes.com,
27 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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Researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and the National University of Singapore now report a method that changes those constraints.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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That fundamentally changes the risk profile of building a business alone.—
Alison Coleman,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg was tasked with layering in claps, stomps and screams.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
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Listeners replied with claps and exclamations of eager agreement.—
Madeline King,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Do not get out of your vehicle or approach to take photos, and never walk alone in the surrounding area.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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Across the street, crime scene investigators took photos of a silver Chevy car, which had at least one bullet hole in its front windshield.—
Abby Dodge,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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Add the carrot sauce and a couple splashes of pasta water, and toss to combine.—
Hailee Catalano,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Jan. 2026
Noun
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For family picnics, pack your favorite foods and claim a spot on the grass.—
Bill Bootz,
Charlotte Observer,
16 Jan. 2026
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Bathrooms, water fountains and green grass perfect for picnics or playing sports — those are the exact features that are completely missing from some San Joaquin County parks.—
Carmela Karcher,
CBS News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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