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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
Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
Unfortunately, Angelus finds out and ruthlessly snaps her neck, smashing the orb for good measure.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
White pans over to the eaves and snaps a photo, where a couple of snakes are seen, quite literally hanging out.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 5 June 2026
After Laura snaps one day and threatens to quit after Souria goes too far with her insults, the power shifts abruptly.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
From the next room, Beckham’s longtime creative director watches the playback on her monitor and snaps into action.
—Maneet Ahuja, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
On Thursday, May 14, Brittany, 30, shared a series of Instagram snaps of herself and her husband, also 30, dressed up for a Las Vegas charity event in honor of Patrick’s foundation for children, 15 and the Mahomies.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The catalyst of all the tragedy that Bear incites is the One Wish Willow, a kitschy antique toy that promises to grant one (literal) wish for whoever snaps it in half.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Despite his appearance on 52% of all defensive snaps, Grant’s impact was minimal to say the least.
—Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Henderson did take several snaps alongside Maye, including a few in a crowded backfield.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
His only three offensive snaps in the regular season came when San Francisco was kneeling out the clock in a blowout win against Indianapolis in Week 16.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Sweeney also included other snaps from filming, including photos of herself posing with her co-stars including Elordi and Alexa Demie.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Alongside the snaps of the event, Hudson shared a heartfelt tribute to her son.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 30 May 2026
The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Verb
But now Spark snaps into focus.
—Literary Hub, 9 June 2026
Its 50-megapixel camera handles everyday snaps well, the battery lasts all day without begging for a charger, and the 4GB RAM and 64GB storage are enough to get started without stressing.
—Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 8 June 2026
Unfortunately, Angelus finds out and ruthlessly snaps her neck, smashing the orb for good measure.
—ArsTechnica, 7 June 2026
White pans over to the eaves and snaps a photo, where a couple of snakes are seen, quite literally hanging out.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 5 June 2026
After Laura snaps one day and threatens to quit after Souria goes too far with her insults, the power shifts abruptly.
—Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 26 May 2026
From the next room, Beckham’s longtime creative director watches the playback on her monitor and snaps into action.
—Maneet Ahuja, Forbes.com, 22 May 2026
On Thursday, May 14, Brittany, 30, shared a series of Instagram snaps of herself and her husband, also 30, dressed up for a Las Vegas charity event in honor of Patrick’s foundation for children, 15 and the Mahomies.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 15 May 2026
The catalyst of all the tragedy that Bear incites is the One Wish Willow, a kitschy antique toy that promises to grant one (literal) wish for whoever snaps it in half.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 14 May 2026
Noun
Stewart dropped to one knee under an archway of beautiful purple and pink blooms and Karam could be seen gasping in delight when she was presented with an engagement ring, as seen in the snaps.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
Despite his appearance on 52% of all defensive snaps, Grant’s impact was minimal to say the least.
—Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Henderson did take several snaps alongside Maye, including a few in a crowded backfield.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 9 June 2026
His only three offensive snaps in the regular season came when San Francisco was kneeling out the clock in a blowout win against Indianapolis in Week 16.
—CBS News, 9 June 2026
Sweeney also included other snaps from filming, including photos of herself posing with her co-stars including Elordi and Alexa Demie.
—Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 1 June 2026
Alongside the snaps of the event, Hudson shared a heartfelt tribute to her son.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 30 May 2026
The room received the work with laughter, snaps, and occasional utterances of that satisfied poetry moan.
—Literary Hub, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps
Verb
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Mac barks at Andi as the two of them drive home.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
20 May 2026
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Much like a dog that barks at every little noise and passerby, my skin is reactive.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The pit itself pops out easily with a finger poke and a gentle pull.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
9 June 2026
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Cassie Blake is Marianne Dashwood, a party-girl-slash-influencer in a crop-top and cargo pants who says whatever pops into her head and doesn’t mind being messy.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 June 2026
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Sarah Stier, a staff photographer for Getty Images who photographs Knicks regular season and playoff games, told ABC News.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 June 2026
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Petite Studio not only develops patterns expressly for petites, using specific mannequins, but also fits and photographs petite models with different body types.—
Yerin Kim,
InStyle,
3 June 2026
Verb
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Repetition propels us towards one night in November of 1975 when everything changes, but not in the way the heroine (or the reader) was led to expect.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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Long-term stress changes the brain affecting mood, memory, behavior, attention spans and decision-making.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Other players, especially the younger players and newcomers, did head over toward La Familia and give them waves and claps.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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There was no standing ovation, only a few sporadic claps mixed in with folks cheering for Fitzpatrick.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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The duo became Instagram official in December, when Perry posted a collection of photos and videos from her time in Tokyo, which included quality time with her beau.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
9 June 2026
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Dustin Satloff / Getty ImagesDirector Spike Lee and comedian Dave Chapelle pose for photos.—
Chelsea Stahl,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Noun
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The locks are designed for outdoor installations too, with an IP65 weather resistance rating for protection against rain, splashes and dust.—
Paul Lamkin,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Try your coffee warm or iced, with some cinnamon and a few splashes of unsweetened almond milk.—
Karen Berger,
Verywell Health,
27 May 2026
Noun
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With a classic coconut scent, this broad-spectrum sunscreen will take you back to beach days and sunny picnics.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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The beloved bakery serves up homemade treats like butterscotch blondies and salted chocolate chip cookies, alongside sandwiches perfect for alfresco beach picnics.—
Zoey Goto,
Travel + Leisure,
2 June 2026
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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