SNIPPET Synonyms: 98 Similar and Opposite Words

snippet

noun

ˈsni-pət

Definition of snippet

as in bit

a very small piece read them a snippet of his latest poem

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Recent Examples of snippet The video version of the episode includes a short snippet of the animation. — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 29 July 2026 Likewise, Sample City highlights the musical snippets that have built popular, contemporary songs. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 28 July 2026 And the reason these snippets are outstanding is that they are made with real footage from the ISS. — Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 26 July 2026 See below for a snippet of Final Jeopardy from her seventh win. — Tom Tapp, Deadline, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for snippet

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snippet

Noun

Demo time Early next year, Halliburton will drill the first test well—using an extra-large drill bit—to delve thousands of feet underground vertically and horizontally.

— Jordan Blum, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
In IconArrows pointing outwards Berkshire still came out a little bit ahead, however, as the stock is now trading just under $184.

— Alex Crippen, CNBC, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of bit

Noun

For millions of people with geographic atrophy, the speck in their vision is far more literal and can eventually lead to blindness.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 5 Aug. 2026
Pay close attention to where leaves meet the stem, the underside of leaves, and within the petals for any movement or tiny specks.

— Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of speck

Noun

Rather than being relegated to the scrap yard, the structure was placed into storage and is scheduled to go on public display when the London Museum reopens in November.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
On Monday, compostable cups, cutlery and bin liners were mixed in with a delivery of food scraps and lobster shells.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of scrap

Noun

When the economy hits rougher patches, employers curtail hiring or tend to favor experienced workers, businesses lean more on technology to fill any labor gaps, and some consumers pull back on discretionary spending.

— Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
Reseeding fills in those gaps before bare patches take hold, which is also crucial because bare soil serves as prime real estate for weeds looking to move in uncontested.

— Amanda Tust, Architectural Digest, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of patch

Noun

One image of her right knee showed flecks of blue plastic that prosecutors said came from an inflatable pool Burke used to collect blood while dismembering her body.

— Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 21 July 2026
Someone unfamiliar with salt bread might even suspect a major baking error, seeing a questionably smooth croissant that entirely missed the lamination process, adorned with only a few flecks of salt acting as its saving grace.

— Candy Hom, AJC.com, 19 July 2026

Definition of fleck

Noun

Delight in rituals that engage the senses, like slowly moving a mouthful of Champagne around your tongue, or lighting palo santo in the dark and letting its smoke envelop you.

— Goth Shakira, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
As the snakes leap, jump and slither in a bid to escape, Kennedy manages to grab one in each hand, narrowly dodging their attempts to snag a mouthful of his skin.

— Drew Pittock, USA Today, 28 May 2026