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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
Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The Patriots primarily stuck with Diggs, Hollins and Kayshon Boutte at wide receiver, reducing slot receiver DeMario Douglas’ snaps.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
On Christmas Eve, something snaps.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
His seekh kebab sausage is where his genius snaps into glory.
—Farhan Mustafa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
That part-time defensive work is in addition to playing about a third of special teams snaps so far.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
For tech leaders, the urgent question is whether existing career paths can recognize hybrid expertise before the talent market snaps it up.
—Daniel Jebaraj, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This final betrayal will be his undoing, as the enraged creature, doomed to live without connection, care, or love, finally snaps and destroys everything Victor holds dear.
—Thomas Page McBee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
By the fourth quarter, Flacco was out and rookie Dillon Gabriel was getting his first NFL snaps.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
According to Pro Football Focus, Williams has logged 40 coverage snaps, been targeted eight times and allowed two receptions for 10 yards.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Gabriel, though, is the only one with regular-season action, having played 10 snaps earlier this season.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In a now viral TikTok post, Maddie Young, 27, shared snaps from every month of her son Theo's first year, where he can be seen in a similar position wearing the same blue sweater with his name embroidered on the front.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Din-Mbuh played just 22 snaps in last week’s narrow loss to Arizona State.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
In Week 4, Hunter logged zero defensive snaps in the second half in Jacksonville's win over the San Francisco 49ers.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
If Engram cannot steal snaps from Adam Trautman, what is Sean Payton doing?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
This will be the first change the Patriots have made on their offensive line all season with Wilson, Onwenu, Will Campbell, Garrett Bradbury and Morgan Moses playing 100% of offensive snaps.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
Knowles, an undrafted rookie, has appeared in the past two Chiefs games and has logged 21 special teams snaps.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2025
The Patriots primarily stuck with Diggs, Hollins and Kayshon Boutte at wide receiver, reducing slot receiver DeMario Douglas’ snaps.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 28 Sep. 2025
On Christmas Eve, something snaps.
—Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
His seekh kebab sausage is where his genius snaps into glory.
—Farhan Mustafa, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
That part-time defensive work is in addition to playing about a third of special teams snaps so far.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2025
For tech leaders, the urgent question is whether existing career paths can recognize hybrid expertise before the talent market snaps it up.
—Daniel Jebaraj, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
This final betrayal will be his undoing, as the enraged creature, doomed to live without connection, care, or love, finally snaps and destroys everything Victor holds dear.
—Thomas Page McBee, Travel + Leisure, 16 Sep. 2025
By the fourth quarter, Flacco was out and rookie Dillon Gabriel was getting his first NFL snaps.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Trader played nine snaps and did not record a catch although he was targeted twice.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Oct. 2025
According to Pro Football Focus, Williams has logged 40 coverage snaps, been targeted eight times and allowed two receptions for 10 yards.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 3 Oct. 2025
Gabriel, though, is the only one with regular-season action, having played 10 snaps earlier this season.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 2 Oct. 2025
In a now viral TikTok post, Maddie Young, 27, shared snaps from every month of her son Theo's first year, where he can be seen in a similar position wearing the same blue sweater with his name embroidered on the front.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025
Din-Mbuh played just 22 snaps in last week’s narrow loss to Arizona State.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 Oct. 2025
In Week 4, Hunter logged zero defensive snaps in the second half in Jacksonville's win over the San Francisco 49ers.
—Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Oct. 2025
If Engram cannot steal snaps from Adam Trautman, what is Sean Payton doing?
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 26 Sep. 2025
This will be the first change the Patriots have made on their offensive line all season with Wilson, Onwenu, Will Campbell, Garrett Bradbury and Morgan Moses playing 100% of offensive snaps.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 26 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps
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Plus, the exhaust barks out back with little pops and bangs on throttle liftoff.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Will his focus remain the same when the first trade rumor pops up?—
Nick Friedell,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Harrison pops in and out of these different iterations of the characters seamlessly, dropping Midlands slang in his baby blue trackies one moment and then fiercely fighting back tears the next.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
30 Sep. 2025
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Catherine Leroy photographs her jump in operation, in February, 1967.—
Louis Menand,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Unless something changes drastically at the top of the lineup, expect more of the same in 2025-26.—
The Athletic NHL,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Little wonder that a philosopher who changes course invites surprise, suspicion, and sometimes the hostility of old friends.—
Shai Tubali,
Big Think,
30 Sep. 2025
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Owen Wilson’s Stick has been renewed for a second season; the news was likely received to just mild golf claps among the online golfing community.—
Tony Maglio,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Sep. 2025
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Bounces reporter Ben Rothenberg noted that the president received some claps as well.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
7 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Framed black and white photos of her now-adult children as youngsters hang along one wall, serving as a sweet reminder of days past.—
Lennie Omalza,
Louisville Courier Journal,
2 Oct. 2025
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Netflix has also released a series of first-look photos from the series; read on to get a first look, and give us your first impressions in a comment below.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 Sep. 2025
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The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.—
Chaise Sanders,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Quinta Dos Capinhas offers tastings and wine safaris, while the family-run Quinta Do Canhoto offers picnics, tastings, and even painting classes.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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There are also monthly lunch and dinners at restaurants, potluck picnics and dinner/dance parties with live music.—
Linda Mcintosh,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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