snarl 1 of 3

as in to bark
to speak sharply or irritably she snarled at me after I kept badgering her with questions

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snarl

2 of 3

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snarl

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noun

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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And while sales of pyrotechnics have grown in past years as more states and counties loosen restrictions, tariffs have snarled some firework importers' plans this year. Alain Sherter, CBS News, 30 June 2025 The cries of women and children disembarking from cattle cars, the snarling barks of German Shepherds, the dull pounding of innocent people choking to death on Zyklon B become infinitely more powerful when the human mind is left to fill in the visual gaps. Josh Weiss, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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When the pandemic hit, the export-heavy industry was wracked with supply chain snarls. Annika Merrilees, Sacbee.com, 7 June 2025 Nationwide air traffic controller shortages could lead to more snarls in schedules for the remainder of 2025, PIRG said. Alain Sherter, CBS News, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for snarl
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jam
Noun
  • Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.
    Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 13 July 2025
  • Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has now sold out in minutes on three occasions, leaving fans scrambling to get hold of her products, from jam to rosé wine.
    Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025

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“Snarl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarl. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.

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