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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
Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Finally, Philomac snaps under the pressure, and escapes from his father taking Kid and Max with him.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Their team snaps it around pretty good.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
This elegant leather tote comes with a removable sleeve that snaps directly into the bag’s interior, keeping your laptop secure on work trips.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
When the home team loses, the cold snaps extra hard.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Coca-Cola takes that engraving process a step further with a machine that snaps a photo of the user, then embosses that picture onto the iconic red can of soda.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Close Zippers and Turn Inside Out Close all zippers, buttons, and snaps.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The tree snaps vertically to relieve the pressure.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
The Daniels move sends a no-nonsense message about keeping a guy who only played three snaps last season due to a pectoral injury.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The liner and ear pads attach with snaps for durability, the ear pads have padded borders for comfort, and adjustable goggle vents help reduce fog.
—Adam Trenkamp, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
Biles and Owens have shared parts of their trip to Italy on social media, with Biles posting snaps from a shopping trip together.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Other pictures included her adorable dogs, as well as snaps with friends, and the sunset.
—Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Uwazurike was suspended for the 2023 season, played 63 snaps in 2024 and then broke out this year.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
The only recognizable Mustard tic is the ubiquitous finger snaps, which mostly add sway.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
And, of course, Hurley has been sharing snaps of her bikini moments for years.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Verb
The masked figure snaps a photo of the corpse before slipping out of the unit and pulling the fire alarm.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Feb. 2026
Finally, Philomac snaps under the pressure, and escapes from his father taking Kid and Max with him.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2026
Their team snaps it around pretty good.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2026
This elegant leather tote comes with a removable sleeve that snaps directly into the bag’s interior, keeping your laptop secure on work trips.
—Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
When the home team loses, the cold snaps extra hard.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Coca-Cola takes that engraving process a step further with a machine that snaps a photo of the user, then embosses that picture onto the iconic red can of soda.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Close Zippers and Turn Inside Out Close all zippers, buttons, and snaps.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The tree snaps vertically to relieve the pressure.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Noun
The series of snaps opens with the singer pretending to chat on an old-fashioned rotary dial phone while wearing a brown animal-print coat with leather and feather accents.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 17 Feb. 2026
The Daniels move sends a no-nonsense message about keeping a guy who only played three snaps last season due to a pectoral injury.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 17 Feb. 2026
The liner and ear pads attach with snaps for durability, the ear pads have padded borders for comfort, and adjustable goggle vents help reduce fog.
—Adam Trenkamp, Outside, 16 Feb. 2026
Biles and Owens have shared parts of their trip to Italy on social media, with Biles posting snaps from a shopping trip together.
—Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2026
Other pictures included her adorable dogs, as well as snaps with friends, and the sunset.
—Sarah Sotoodeh , Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 15 Feb. 2026
Uwazurike was suspended for the 2023 season, played 63 snaps in 2024 and then broke out this year.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 15 Feb. 2026
The only recognizable Mustard tic is the ubiquitous finger snaps, which mostly add sway.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 Feb. 2026
And, of course, Hurley has been sharing snaps of her bikini moments for years.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 11 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps
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And perhaps some—Ho Jin just barks at him to take it all and grumbles that Ji Seon is a bad influence.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ackie mostly barks orders at her minions to go get him, while Nighy in his home plays the bad guy demanding blood.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Howard Webb co-hosts a show analysing controversial decisions, and Mike Dean pops up on Sky Sports’ matchday coverage to give his analysis of incidents in real time.—
Michael Cox,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2026
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Alongside those pieces, the symphony will perform contemporary works, pops favorites and continue its film series.—
Domenica Bongiovanni,
IndyStar,
17 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The disruption to school picture plans in Texas and elsewhere began after online posts linked Lifetouch, which photographs millions of students each year, to the investment fund manager Apollo Global Management.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
14 Feb. 2026
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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
Verb
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The date changes each year because it is tied to the lunar calendar and typically falls between late March and late April.—
Dante Motley,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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The bill changes an 113-year-old model, Koch said, because rates are set on a cost of service ratemaking model.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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These were claps of relief and encouragement from a European audience bracing for a mauling like JD Vance’s onslaught last year.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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Lots of claps all around, as production in the area is still down significantly over five-year averages.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Finn Wolfhard, Sadie Sink, Gaten Matarazzo, Caleb McLaughlin, Natalia Dyer, Charlie Heaton and Joe Keery were among the guests who were photographed walking to the couple's wedding reception, according to the photos published by People.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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The pair got married in New York City on Valentine’s Day, with the guestlist brimming with Hollywood talent, photos published by People show.—
Jack Guy,
CNN Money,
16 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Every room is understated and done in grays, white marbles, and earth tones—plus splashes of blue representing Lake Michigan—and comes with one of four types of soaking tubs, all deliciously inviting.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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The collection, all black save for splashes of red and silky cream and deep brown plum moments, wasn't worth the wait but had bright spots in utility-style vests and jackets, a black funnel-neck piece with tiers of straps down and around like a straightjacket.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
18 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The property has known picnics, parties, long conversations and baptisms.—
Abrielle Kate Maddison,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps there really are BDSM biker gangs hosting afternoon picnics with serving boys tied spread-eagled on a buffet table.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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