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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
Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
In the adorable family snaps, Khloé, who shares her children with ex Tristan Thompson, included several selfies, solo shots and group pictures of the Kardashian's cousin crew.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Homelander then catches up to the speedster and snaps his neck.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The centerpiece of the expansion, which was led by the architects Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, in collaboration with the firm Cooper Robertson, is an atrium that snaps right onto the side of the flagship building.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
The number pad snaps seamlessly onto the keyboard's main body.
—Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
And every six weeks, my friend visits a professional who snaps on a pair of plastic gloves, mixes up a strong chemical concoction personalized especially for her, and spreads it all over her scalp.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Hampton played a career-high 65% of the Rams’ special-teams snaps last season, producing 10 tackles.
—Mike Kaye
march 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
As Grace looks on in horror, her soon-to-be husband strangles Ursula and snaps her neck.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Fautanu played 100 percent of the snaps and was only called for three penalties last season.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Kim, 45, marked her eldest sister’s milestone with a post on her main Instagram grid, sharing a series of snaps of the siblings from childhood to now.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Iheanachor permitted no sacks and just 14 pressures in 484 pass-blocking snaps last season, per Pro Football Focus.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The 48,102 offensive snaps played by tight ends last season were the most on record going back 20 years, according to Sportradar.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The move was described by Stutzmann as an effort to get his best players on the field, who noted Amisone would have had a tough time getting meaningful snaps at quarterback.
—Aaron Johnson, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Hunter, prior to sustaining a season-ending injury in practice heading into Week 9, played 67% of the team’s offensive snaps compared to 36% of defensive snaps.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Bell played 1,034 offensive snaps, fifth-most in the FBS.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Verb
That meticulousness snaps into crystal-clear focus when Cronin talks about process.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 14 Apr. 2026
In the adorable family snaps, Khloé, who shares her children with ex Tristan Thompson, included several selfies, solo shots and group pictures of the Kardashian's cousin crew.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026
Homelander then catches up to the speedster and snaps his neck.
—Jordan Moreau, Variety, 8 Apr. 2026
The centerpiece of the expansion, which was led by the architects Shohei Shigematsu and Rem Koolhaas, in collaboration with the firm Cooper Robertson, is an atrium that snaps right onto the side of the flagship building.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026
The number pad snaps seamlessly onto the keyboard's main body.
—Aubrey Jowers, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 2026
And every six weeks, my friend visits a professional who snaps on a pair of plastic gloves, mixes up a strong chemical concoction personalized especially for her, and spreads it all over her scalp.
—Valerie Monroe, Allure, 25 Mar. 2026
Hampton played a career-high 65% of the Rams’ special-teams snaps last season, producing 10 tackles.
—Mike Kaye
march 20, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
As Grace looks on in horror, her soon-to-be husband strangles Ursula and snaps her neck.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 20 Mar. 2026
Noun
Sure, their snaps can be replaced.
—Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 21 Apr. 2026
Fautanu played 100 percent of the snaps and was only called for three penalties last season.
—Michael Guise, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Kim, 45, marked her eldest sister’s milestone with a post on her main Instagram grid, sharing a series of snaps of the siblings from childhood to now.
—Kirsty Hatcher, PEOPLE, 20 Apr. 2026
Iheanachor permitted no sacks and just 14 pressures in 484 pass-blocking snaps last season, per Pro Football Focus.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
The 48,102 offensive snaps played by tight ends last season were the most on record going back 20 years, according to Sportradar.
—ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026
The move was described by Stutzmann as an effort to get his best players on the field, who noted Amisone would have had a tough time getting meaningful snaps at quarterback.
—Aaron Johnson, Mercury News, 19 Apr. 2026
Hunter, prior to sustaining a season-ending injury in practice heading into Week 9, played 67% of the team’s offensive snaps compared to 36% of defensive snaps.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
Bell played 1,034 offensive snaps, fifth-most in the FBS.
—Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 14 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps
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Meanwhile, the same neighbor’s dog barks at all hours, day and night, and a large shoe rack sits outside her door — an eyesore and a fire code violation.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The scolding was met with more meows and barks.—
Clara McMichael,
ABC News,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When the city clears one encampment, another pops up, often nearby.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Apr. 2026
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His pocket awareness still needs work, though, and the occasional scattershot stretch pops up from time to time.—
Eddie Brown,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 Apr. 2026
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The camera cross-references the sound spike with the exact moment a vehicle passes, photographs the plate, and generates the ticket automatically.—
Kim Komando The Kim Komando Show,
FOXNews.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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Capturing an iconic image Murphy photographs all kinds of wildlife, especially the charismatic creatures of Yellowstone National Park.—
Shi En Kim,
AZCentral.com,
20 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Against a backdrop of tennis courts, luxury hotels, and colonial privilege, simmering tensions erupt as Lan’s brother Tran rejects his wealthy family’s collaboration with the French to join Ho Chi Minh’s revolutionary cause, setting off an assassination that changes everything.—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
15 Apr. 2026
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That changes with the S/C, which stands for Sport Cabriolet (the car is unrelated to the old 911 SC, or Super Carrera).—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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That’ll be the stormiest period of the weekend, with gusts up to 40 mph and potentially more claps of thunder.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
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Tears flowed, and the audience held space for grief, offering supportive claps and chants.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
Noun
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There’s also an option to add photos inside the locket, and gift packaging is available, too, which makes the whole gifting process even easier.—
Jeaneen Russell,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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The neo-bluegrass musician took to social media Monday to post photos of himself laid up in a hospital bed, along with multiple X-rays of the nuts and bolts now holding his leg together.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Don't expect any big splashes, though.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
16 Apr. 2026
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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,
15 Apr. 2026
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Its dressy look will work for all sorts of spring and summer occasions like graduation parties, baby showers, and picnics.—
Clara McMahon,
PEOPLE,
11 Apr. 2026
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Bring your chairs, blankets, picnics, binoculars and leashed dogs.—
Sean Clancy,
Baltimore Sun,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 22 Apr. 2026.
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