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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
Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Wide receiver The Dolphins allocated Tyreek Hill’s snaps primarily to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (39) and Malik Washington (32) and also used more two tight end sets.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
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
Updated October 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Eastwood, the daughter of Clint Eastwood and British actress Frances Fisher, shared snaps of herself and the newborn, as well as pictures of herself, the little one and her son Titan Wraith, 6.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The photo dump also includes several MBB selfies, a video of the new parents on stage at karaoke, and snaps of the family participating in quintessential fall activities, like visiting a pumpkin patch.
—Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
On a night when Tyrone Tracy returned to action for the Giants, Skattebo dominated the snaps (71%) and touches (21).
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Other snaps show the artist performing on stage and posing with fans while on her Revival Tour in 2016.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
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
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
Verb
From candid moments to red carpet snaps, Terry and Rebecca walked down memory lane by sharing 15 photos, with the countdown starting in 2025.
—Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
Wide receiver The Dolphins allocated Tyreek Hill’s snaps primarily to Nick Westbrook-Ikhine (39) and Malik Washington (32) and also used more two tight end sets.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2025
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
Noun
Four offensive snaps later, Heights defensive back Drake Morton picked off a pass and returned it 53 yards for the score.
—Updated October 10, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Oct. 2025
Eastwood, the daughter of Clint Eastwood and British actress Frances Fisher, shared snaps of herself and the newborn, as well as pictures of herself, the little one and her son Titan Wraith, 6.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 Oct. 2025
The photo dump also includes several MBB selfies, a video of the new parents on stage at karaoke, and snaps of the family participating in quintessential fall activities, like visiting a pumpkin patch.
—Glamour, 10 Oct. 2025
On a night when Tyrone Tracy returned to action for the Giants, Skattebo dominated the snaps (71%) and touches (21).
—Andy Behrens, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
Other snaps show the artist performing on stage and posing with fans while on her Revival Tour in 2016.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 9 Oct. 2025
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
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
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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The question of the club’s name pops up from time to time, including just last year among the 11,000 members of the Max’s Kansas City Facebook group.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
10 Oct. 2025
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The Bissell CleanView Swivel Pet Reach is built to tackle tumbleweeds of fur and mystery crumbs with surprising grace—thanks to a tangle-preventing brush roll and a wand that pops free for those hard-to-reach corners (or the perpetual dust colony behind your sofa).—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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Your presence alone changes the dynamic.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
14 Oct. 2025
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What will make Sophie the person that changes his mind?—
Kathleen Newman-Bremang,
Refinery29,
14 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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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The 41-year-old actor took to Instagram to share his before-and-after photos.—
Armon Sadler,
VIBE.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Eleven of the contestants walked the red carpet, posing for photos and sharing stories about life on the road.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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Inventive prop makers undoubtedly experimented with other stand-ins for blood over the centuries, like splashes of red paint.—
Mark Hay,
Popular Science,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During picnics, cover foods and drinks.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
13 Oct. 2025
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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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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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