snit

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Recent Examples of snit One of Richards' serious snits was with O'Brien's Facebook advertisement. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 25 Oct. 2024 Their snit is over Nessel's push for new laws that would give more regulation to professional guardians and conservators. Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 7 Oct. 2024 Backstage, Speaker Pelosi is shown defending her hostility in a post-vandalism snit. Armond White, National Review, 25 Oct. 2023 Biden has already recommitted to the Paris climate accord, from which Trump pulled out, rejoined the World Health Organization, which Trump quit in a snit over its handling of the coronavirus; and begun revitalizing alliances and international organizations weakened by Trump’s rejection. Susan B. Glasser, The New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2021 Despite that sensitivity, and the snit over masks, the county's politics are not as red as its crimson neighbors. Bill Laitner, Detroit Free Press, 19 Sep. 2021 Eventually, Harrison got over his snit and returned to the fold. David Remnick, The New Yorker, 11 Oct. 2021 After that, Chinese bank regulators threw a snit fit and tried to force banks to reduce their off-balance-sheet exposure—which by some accounts had reached around 90% of GDP. Anne Stevenson-Yang, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2021 Obama's initial birthday plans caused a snit, in the press and on Martha's Vineyard. Chron, 10 Aug. 2021
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snit
Noun
  • Pout, sulk, and stay upset the Broncos declined the fifth-year option on his rookie contract.
    Troy Renck, Denver Post, 10 June 2025
  • However, once Biden handed off the Democratic nomination to Newsom’s longtime friend, fellow Willie Brown protégé and political stablemate Kamala Harris, the California governor seemed to disappear into a long sulk.
    Thomas Elias, Mercury News, 7 May 2025
Noun
  • When purchasing water for your family, purchase extra water to have for your pets to drink, and keep a set of food and water bowls in the room for feeding times.
    Maria Sabella, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2025
  • Child and pet safety: Never leave young children and pets unattended in vehicles, especially when car interiors can reach lethal temperatures within minutes.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025

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“Snit.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snit. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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