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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
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
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
Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Holani played a career-high 23 snaps on offense in the NFC title game against the Rams and his three catches matched his total from his first two seasons in the league.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Pictures of birthday cakes, hospital visits, church functions, and target practice sessions sit beside snaps of a levitating water can, a flying briefcase, or an entranced friend.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Moore struggled against the Texans, allowing eight pressures on 41 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2026
Engram had 40 catches and played just 42% of snaps.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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
And Taylor cautions not to overlook McConathy, who battled injuries in 2025 and played just nine defensive snaps at a very deep position.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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
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
Noun
And the Cards are betting on Kienholz, who received high marks from the Ohio State staff but has only 133 career snaps, to break out in 2026, extending head coach Jeff Brohm’s strong track record with transfer quarterbacks.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
Holani played a career-high 23 snaps on offense in the NFC title game against the Rams and his three catches matched his total from his first two seasons in the league.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Pictures of birthday cakes, hospital visits, church functions, and target practice sessions sit beside snaps of a levitating water can, a flying briefcase, or an entranced friend.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Moore struggled against the Texans, allowing eight pressures on 41 pass-blocking snaps, according to Pro Football Focus.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 1 Feb. 2026
Engram had 40 catches and played just 42% of snaps.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
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
And Taylor cautions not to overlook McConathy, who battled injuries in 2025 and played just nine defensive snaps at a very deep position.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 26 Jan. 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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When most people think of California wine country, Napa likely pops to mind first.—
Nicole Findlay,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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But Attia is also all over the Epstein files—his name pops up more than 1,700 times in the Justice Department’s latest batch of documents.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
3 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
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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
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Key questions, of course, include what might be next or if anything changes for Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman, as well as sports chief Jimmy Pitaro — the other two execs who had been in play for the top job.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
4 Feb. 2026
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The date changes each year in conjunction with Easter, which falls on April 5 this year.—
Alex Driggars,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 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
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Reviewers say the boots have a great grip, even on slick sidewalks, and love that the higher shaft helps block out splashes and snowbanks.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
1 Feb. 2026
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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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That’s how Braddy and his siblings grew to love the Everglades, where the family would fish, hunt and have picnics.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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But for most people, 24 hours or less of ice retention is plenty for picnics, beach days, or backyard gatherings.—
Melanie Fincher,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 7 Feb. 2026.
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