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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
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
In the season’s fourth episode, Russell's character snaps at her secret service agent, who is meant to be her double and look like her, due to her very disheveled hair.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Robinson played 19 defensive snaps and 18 special teams snaps in his NFL debut.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
That conflict comes to a head in the middle of campus in the film’s most intense scene, as Alma verbally belittles and demeans her until Maggie snaps and suddenly smacks her mentor.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The autofocus snaps between near and distant subjects in an instant, and accurately finds eyes and faces.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
The magnetic stand snaps the watch into place on its side, turning it into a desktop clock while charging.
—Brent Rose, Outside, 10 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
Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Other snaps showed Williams' 2-year-old daughter, Adira, who sat in a TSA tray in the airport.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
With Akheem Mesidor sidelined against Stanford, freshman Herbert Scroggins II played 13 defensive snaps and had two quarterback pressures.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
In his absence, veteran free-agent addition Jaylon Moore has played capably, allowing only eight quarterback pressures over 119 pass-blocking snaps during his three starts, per Pro Football Focus.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Third-round pick Princely Umanmielen has also chipped in with heavy snaps.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Westover helped clear runs of 12, 18 and nine yards on the Pats' initial snaps of 21F personnel, which set up Hooper's 31-yard catch from that personnel in the second quarter.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Between 2017 and 2023, no more than 15 NFL teams used 12 personnel on 20 percent or more of their offensive snaps in any one season; 2024 featured 18 teams that did and 2025 so far features 20.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Verb
Siran Neal has two tackles in 135 special-teams snaps.
—Cam Inman, Mercury News, 21 Oct. 2025
In the season’s fourth episode, Russell's character snaps at her secret service agent, who is meant to be her double and look like her, due to her very disheveled hair.
—Brian Anthony Hernandez, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
Robinson played 19 defensive snaps and 18 special teams snaps in his NFL debut.
—Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 16 Oct. 2025
That conflict comes to a head in the middle of campus in the film’s most intense scene, as Alma verbally belittles and demeans her until Maggie snaps and suddenly smacks her mentor.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 15 Oct. 2025
The autofocus snaps between near and distant subjects in an instant, and accurately finds eyes and faces.
—PC Magazine, 12 Oct. 2025
The magnetic stand snaps the watch into place on its side, turning it into a desktop clock while charging.
—Brent Rose, Outside, 10 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
Noun
Pro Football Focus ranks Clark as a below-average interior defender in 2025 -- 68th out of 128 players who have seen enough snaps to qualify at the position.
—Max Dible, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
Other snaps showed Williams' 2-year-old daughter, Adira, who sat in a TSA tray in the airport.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 2025
With Akheem Mesidor sidelined against Stanford, freshman Herbert Scroggins II played 13 defensive snaps and had two quarterback pressures.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 30 Oct. 2025
In his absence, veteran free-agent addition Jaylon Moore has played capably, allowing only eight quarterback pressures over 119 pass-blocking snaps during his three starts, per Pro Football Focus.
—Pete Sweeney, Kansas City Star, 28 Oct. 2025
Third-round pick Princely Umanmielen has also chipped in with heavy snaps.
—Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025
Westover helped clear runs of 12, 18 and nine yards on the Pats' initial snaps of 21F personnel, which set up Hooper's 31-yard catch from that personnel in the second quarter.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 28 Oct. 2025
Between 2017 and 2023, no more than 15 NFL teams used 12 personnel on 20 percent or more of their offensive snaps in any one season; 2024 featured 18 teams that did and 2025 so far features 20.
—Jourdan Rodrigue, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps
Verb
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Everyone barks in unison when the questioning is complete.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
22 Oct. 2025
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Perhaps a dog barks too much, a cat roams through the yard, or pets are relieving themselves in unwanted areas.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Despite her better judgment, Sarah pops the tape into the VCR, and we’re introduced to a triptych of stories featuring Art the Clown.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
31 Oct. 2025
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The unknown male then points the gun, and an image of Trump wearing a crown with red crosshairs on his forehead pops up.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
30 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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Expect busier days filled with writing, planning or maybe a conversation that changes everything.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
4 Nov. 2025
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When the steer changes directions, the heeler (right) ropes the back feet.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Stewart said to massive claps from the audience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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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
Noun
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Click here to see more photos of Mallorca’s most expensive home.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
6 Nov. 2025
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See photos of the crash site by viewing our gallery.—
Stephanie Stremplewski,
Louisville Courier Journal,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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That’s all great, but the Guardians aren’t ones to make free-agent splashes, and that’s especially the case with a potential work stoppage clouding everything after the 2026 season.—
Zack Meisel,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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But just like those old Higdon’s the new model splashes and bobs aggressively.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
29 Oct. 2025
Noun
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But nowadays the only drills involve morning yoga and afternoon picnics.—
Benjamin Svetkey,
HollywoodReporter,
30 Oct. 2025
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Guests are invited to bring their own blankets, picnics, and booze (though concession stands and a beer and wine bar are on-site), and, typically, these events feature DJs before and after the show.—
Sophie-Claire Hoeller,
Vogue,
23 Oct. 2025
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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