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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
Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
More and more, Jackson seeks out biblical analogies and snaps them down like safety catches over the loose ends of his earlier life.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Close Zippers and Turn Inside Out Close all zippers, buttons, and snaps.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Manny Navarro, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The 6-4, 258-pound Eganbare played between 468 and 511 defensive snaps (42 to 47%) in each of his four seasons.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The couple went Instagram official when Abrams shared an Instagram round-up of snaps from her Glastonbury performance last July, including a sweet selfie with Mescal.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Verb
Earnhardt snaps a 55-race winless stretch that dated to 2012.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 23 Feb. 2026
More and more, Jackson seeks out biblical analogies and snaps them down like safety catches over the loose ends of his earlier life.
—Gail Sheehy, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
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
Close Zippers and Turn Inside Out Close all zippers, buttons, and snaps.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
Noun
Players and snaps added or lost are via the portal only (numbers do not include players lost due to exhausted eligibility or draft declarations).
—Manny Navarro, New York Times, 24 Feb. 2026
The 6-4, 258-pound Eganbare played between 468 and 511 defensive snaps (42 to 47%) in each of his four seasons.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026
The couple went Instagram official when Abrams shared an Instagram round-up of snaps from her Glastonbury performance last July, including a sweet selfie with Mescal.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 22 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps
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In Network, Sidney Lumet cast Duvall as Frank Hackett, a broadcast television executive who barks about his lack of principles loudly and often.—
Peter Tonguette,
The Washington Examiner,
27 Feb. 2026
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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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After a few minutes, a person working with the festival pops his head in to check the temperature.—
Madeline Leung Coleman,
Curbed,
25 Feb. 2026
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Next, Leaphorn pops by the clinic looking for a gunshot victim.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
23 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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This is his journey, and if anything changes, your doctor can refer him to a grief support group.—
Abigail Van Buren,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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Freezing changes the texture, though, making blueberries feel mushy.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
25 Feb. 2026
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The latest in what appears to be an unending stream of storms thundered through the Bay Area on Tuesday, producing violent claps of thunder and lightning bright enough to light up momentarily the gray and sometimes dark sky.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
17 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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Analysts note that impact photos alone are insufficient to determine which missile variant was used.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Mar. 2026
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Evergreen Lake Plunge 2026 9 photos The water was a little warmer, but spirits were still high, and people dressed up for the event.—
CBSColorado.com Staff,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Lightweight cottons and linens feel airy and relaxed, while washable blends are practical in a space consistently exposed to cooking splatter, splashes, and humidity.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
27 Feb. 2026
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Kitchens and breakfast nooks live closer to steam, splashes, and open cabinet doors.—
Maria Williams,
Ascend Agency,
20 Feb. 2026
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And just in time for spring and summer picnics, beach trips and hiking, the brand is back with the Vitalize collection.—
Kelsey Legg,
ABC News,
26 Feb. 2026
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The former offers room for activities, including a large lawn prime for picnics and volleyball courts.—
Nora Heston Tarte,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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