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plural of snarl
as in jams
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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snarls

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verb (1)

present tense third-person singular of snarl

snarls

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verb (2)

present tense third-person singular of snarl

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Recent Examples of snarls
Noun
Beyond the general inconvenience of snarls, skipping out on detangling can compromise both your hair’s health and its styling potential. Annie Blackman, Glamour, 11 Aug. 2025 Traffic snarls in the Brickell area are nothing new. Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snarls
jams
Noun
  • As Ever’s first batch of products, which included teas, honey, jams, rosé wine, and even flower sprinkles, meanwhile, sold out in minutes.
    Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 3 Sep. 2025
  • That period of time culminated in the group’s debut album, out later this year, that showcases We The Band’s funky R&B stylings alongside its knack for improvisational jams.
    Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 28 Aug. 2025

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“Snarls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarls. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.

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