as in to bark
to speak sharply or irritably
she snarled at me after I kept badgering her with questions
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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
you'll be awfully sorry if you snarl your fishing line
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as in jam
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
to no avail, the city promotes carpooling to help ease the traffic snarls that always accompany rush hour
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Recent Examples of snarl
Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
As long as missiles and drones keep flying and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is snarled, there's the potential for things to get out of control.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
The result was a kind of gasp or snarl configuration of my cheeks and lips.
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
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Oil prices have spiked because the war has snarled the production and transportation of crude in the Persian Gulf.
—Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
As long as missiles and drones keep flying and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is snarled, there's the potential for things to get out of control.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
The lengthy delays to get through security checkpoints come as more travelers are going on trips for spring break and running into snarls because of the partial government shutdown.
—Austin Denean, Baltimore Sun, 10 Mar. 2026
The result was a kind of gasp or snarl configuration of my cheeks and lips.
—Paul Keane, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
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Each cookie also has a delightful dollop of lemon jam in the center.—
Staff Author,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Apr. 2026
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This set comes with six 16-ounce jars perfect for storing homemade sauces, salsa, jam, and more.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
18 Apr. 2026
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The trick is said to relieve nasal congestion.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
13 Apr. 2026
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Dust mites, dead skin cells, sweat buildup and allergens accumulate over months, affecting your sleep quality and potentially triggering sneezing and congestion.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Snarl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarl. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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