as in barking
to speak sharply or irritably
she snarled at me after I kept badgering her with questions
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as in tangling
to twist together into a usually confused mass
you'll be awfully sorry if you snarl your fishing line
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Recent Examples of snarling
Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
If the conditions are right, and the cap breaks, that unstable air will create ferocious, snarling supercells that grumble and crackle with energy.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The tension of that spot kick, in front of thousands of snarling Rangers fans, or the prospect of lining up for his country at a largely-home-soil World Cup in a few weeks’ time.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Gas prices are a big driver Gasoline prices have jumped sharply since the war began, snarling tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for energy shipments.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 12 May 2026
His earliest mature paintings, often filled with snarling creatures arranged in chaotic formations, started to include monochromatic backgrounds that became a staple in his art.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
The snarling sound of a speedboat broke the spell.
—Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
The Iran war is also snarling shipments of other commodities, like fertilizer, aluminum, and helium.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Law enforcement took a 37-year-old Kuna man into custody Wednesday evening after a 2-mile police chase came to an end near Interstate 84, snarling traffic and forcing road closures, Meridian police said.
—Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
At that point, a loud drum fill announces itself, snarling electric guitars kick in and McCartney’s trademark howls of old arrive in time for a fairly kick-ass chorus.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 May 2026
If the conditions are right, and the cap breaks, that unstable air will create ferocious, snarling supercells that grumble and crackle with energy.
—Emily Holshouser
may 19, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 May 2026
The tension of that spot kick, in front of thousands of snarling Rangers fans, or the prospect of lining up for his country at a largely-home-soil World Cup in a few weeks’ time.
—Greg O'Keeffe, New York Times, 16 May 2026
Gas prices are a big driver Gasoline prices have jumped sharply since the war began, snarling tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital corridor for energy shipments.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 12 May 2026
His earliest mature paintings, often filled with snarling creatures arranged in chaotic formations, started to include monochromatic backgrounds that became a staple in his art.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 11 May 2026
The snarling sound of a speedboat broke the spell.
—Literary Hub, 13 Apr. 2026
The Iran war is also snarling shipments of other commodities, like fertilizer, aluminum, and helium.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Law enforcement took a 37-year-old Kuna man into custody Wednesday evening after a 2-mile police chase came to an end near Interstate 84, snarling traffic and forcing road closures, Meridian police said.
—Idaho Statesman, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snarling
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Interesting that the aficionados of barking at people to do as they’re told don’t respond well to being subjected to the same treatment.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
22 May 2026
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Sometimes, a barking dog may deter a bear.—
Eva Flowe
May 20,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2026
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Recently, researchers in Germany developed a chain-launching drone interceptor that disables UAVs by tangling their spinning rotors midair.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
8 May 2026
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Wrap cords using cable ties to prevent tangling and fraying.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
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As San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria took the podium at a news conference about the shooting at the Islamic Center, someone started shouting at him from the crowd.—
Aditi Sangal,
CNN Money,
18 May 2026
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Following his return to the dugout, cameras caught him slamming a bat into his helmet before burying his face in his hands and shouting.—
Paloma Chavez,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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Surprisingly the most expensive hairpiece so far has been Attenborough’s, which Fortune reveals was a hybrid of a cheap £20 ($26) wig at the back combined with tens of man-hours knotting individual strands of hair onto a lace front to create the centenarian’s familiar pate.—
K.J. Yossman,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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Then Granlund, with assistance from the firm of Carlson and (Leo) Carlsson, netted his second power-play goal in two games, knotting the score from the right hashmarks.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
27 Apr. 2026
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Denise ascended the stairs, yelling at Djena all the way up, then grabbed Djena by the collar and began hitting her.—
Yudhijit Bhattacharjee,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Minutes later, another caller reported hearing people yelling for help from the burning vehicle.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
18 May 2026
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Her father and cousin had come looking for her, and were screaming outside.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
19 May 2026
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Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong let a rival fan have it during a heated, NSFW screaming match on Sunday, playing the White Sox.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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“Snarling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarling. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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