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as in to bark
to speak sharply or irritably
the shopkeeper finally snapped at one customer who couldn't seem to make up his mind
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as in to photograph
to take a photograph of
be sure to snap everything you see on your vacation, and then you can show us
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as in to change
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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as in clap
a loud explosive sound
the plastic coat hook broke off with a loud snap when he tried to hang the heavy bag on it
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as in photo
a picture created from an image recorded on a light-sensitive surface by a camera
took several snaps of his family for the scrapbook
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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
the team is showing a lot of snap tonight
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as in freeze
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
a prolonged cold snap
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as in shred
a very small amount
I don't care a snap about gossip
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as in breeze
something that is easy to do
this test will be a snap
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as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a snap course that even an idiot could pass
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as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
made a snap decision
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Recent Examples of snap
Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
This quickly snaps Simone out of her post-firing haze.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Jay Stahl, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Survival hinges on finding the right blend of Jans, from botanists and doctors to engineers and dentists Some venture outside to procure resources, at which point the game snaps into more traditional third-person action territory.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The design features a Peter Pan collar and patch pockets with snap flaps.
—Nora Colomer
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Verb
Mental shortcuts can snap you out of these patterns in minutes.
—Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 23 May 2025
This quickly snaps Simone out of her post-firing haze.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Noun
In the snaps, Basinger dressed down for the occasion in an olive green jacket, black sweatpants, black sunglasses and an oversized straw hat and black sunglasses.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 24 May 2025
Survival hinges on finding the right blend of Jans, from botanists and doctors to engineers and dentists Some venture outside to procure resources, at which point the game snaps into more traditional third-person action territory.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 23 May 2025
Adjective
Sunday, March 23: Carney calls for a snap election to seek a national mandate to tackle economic challenges and Trump tariffs.
—Kathryn Palmer, USA Today, 7 May 2025
The design features a Peter Pan collar and patch pockets with snap flaps.
—Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
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While barking like a dog at the people involved in the conflict will not solve most of our problems, the element of surprise can catch people in the thick of an emotional argument off guard.—
Esther K. Choy,
Forbes.com,
1 June 2025
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The young woman and her 58-year-old mother believe the victims focused on her door because the family dog, Oliver, was barking over the commotion outside.—
Emma Seiwell,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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The stock popped more than 4.5% on Thursday, and Nvidia, with a $3.4 trillion market cap, is the most valuable company in the world — just ahead of Microsoft (MSFT) and now well ahead of Apple (AAPL).—
Shannon Carroll,
Quartz,
29 May 2025
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Beginning with Lollapalooza Berlin presented by Telekom, July 12–13, the immersive experiences will also pop up at Lollapalooza stops in Chicago, July 31 – August 3, The Town 2025 in São Paulo, Lollapalooza India in Mumbai and Lollapalooza Brazil.—
Cathy Applefeld Olson,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Jennings was photographed shortly before he was sworn in, kneeling and raising his right fist during the height of Black Lives Matter activism following Floyd’s death.—
Jeff A. Chamer,
Charlotte Observer,
26 May 2025
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Siwa and Hughes were photographed on Sunday, May 25 in Heathrow Airport, ahead of the pop star's Monday night performance in the U.K. The Love Island alum appeared to be waiting — with a bouquet of pink flowers — for Siwa in a blue sweatshirt, gray sweatpants and a baseball hat.—
Ilana Kaplan,
People.com,
26 May 2025
Verb
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Part of Madrid’s unique nature is just how quickly things can change.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Since then, two of those mayors have changed their minds.—
Rachel Royster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
30 May 2025
Noun
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Within a few claps, the entire group was synchronized.—
Pauline Chalamet,
HollywoodReporter,
12 May 2025
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The question was met with enthusiastic claps from many in the crowd of about 100.—
Alexis Simendinger,
The Hill,
16 Apr. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Edward McKinnon,
Arkansas Online,
28 May 2025
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Take photos so you can be properly compensated for damages when filing an insurance claim.—
Kendrick Marshall,
Sacbee.com,
27 May 2025
Noun
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The crypto and blockchain sectors require tech-savvy developers, compliance officers, clean energy producers, lawyers, financial analysts, and marketing professionals.—
Jeremy Cooney,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee reached out to energy experts to find out the answer: Does setting my thermostat to 78 degrees actually save me money?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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The freeze amounts to a 5% budget decrease for the universities due to the $2.4 billion budget shortfall.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 June 2025
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Because of the plant’s criminalization, there was a freeze on studies looking at whether cannabis was beneficial or harmful for decades.—
Lindsey Bartlett,
Rolling Stone,
27 May 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.
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