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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
Sam Meredith,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
In January this year, Farley had his picture snapped at Ford Field with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
Among the snaps was one showing Swift sitting inside the unassuming black cart, dressed in her sparkly Lover bodysuit and matching knee-high boots.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
His gamble to call a snap parliamentary election led to hard-right National Rally, headed by Marine Le Pen, gaining a strong foothold in the French legislature.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Verb
The pan-European Stoxx 600 index closed 0.28% higher, rebounding after snapping an eight-session winning streak on Tuesday.
—Sam Meredith,holly Ellyatt, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
In January this year, Farley had his picture snapped at Ford Field with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
—Phoebe Wall Howard, Detroit Free Press, 11 Dec. 2024
Noun
Harley played 89 defensive snaps in the team’s final two games of the season.
—Baltimore Sun Staff, Baltimore Sun, 12 Dec. 2024
Among the snaps was one showing Swift sitting inside the unassuming black cart, dressed in her sparkly Lover bodysuit and matching knee-high boots.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 12 Dec. 2024
Adjective
Why is this happening now? Trouble has been brewing since Barnier, a conservative, was asked by Macron, a centrist, to lead a minority government after his gamble to call a snap election ended in effective deadlock.
—Kim Hjelmgaard, USA TODAY, 4 Dec. 2024
His gamble to call a snap parliamentary election led to hard-right National Rally, headed by Marine Le Pen, gaining a strong foothold in the French legislature.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
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And that’s before the star of Enchanted begins barking and digging holes in her front lawn on all fours.David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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Recognize Signs of Discomfort Uncomfortable dogs may bark, growl, or try to escape.Jason Fields, Newsweek, 5 Dec. 2024
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Plus, Simba’s daughter Kiara (Blue Ivy Carter) pops up looking less like a collector’s National Geographic and more like a flesh-and-blood Neopet somehow got offline.Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 17 Dec. 2024
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Since Timothée Chalamet crashed his own lookalike contest in New York City, copycat competitions for other male stars like Paul Mescal, Dev Patel, Zayn Malik and more have popped up across the country.Brendan Le, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024
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Earlier in the night, Foxx was photographed arriving to Mr. Chow with daughters Corinne and Anelise, and former partner Kristin Grannis.Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 14 Dec. 2024
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During the gathering, she was photographed smiling on the red carpet and getting an ephemeral tattoo by The Tattoo Shop.Joelle Goldstein, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024
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Expect deep, revealing conversations that change the course of your love life.Valerie Mesa, People.com, 7 Dec. 2024
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The goal of treatment is to change any eating habits, thoughts, and feelings that play a part in your binge eating.2 Psychotherapy is the main form of treatment.Wendy Wisner, Health, 7 Dec. 2024
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And there’s Teeny doing a mocking sarcasm clap, which is my second favorite type of clap, after an inspirational movie slow clap that starts as a solitary person in a crowd and then spreads like wildfire into a full assault of applause by a large grip of onlookers.Dalton Ross, EW.com, 5 Dec. 2024
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On the sidelines, there was a warm embrace from Ancelotti and claps and cheers from the rest of the staff.Mario Cortegana, The Athletic, 15 Aug. 2024
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The top middle photo showed Harry and Meghan with their arms open as their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, run toward them.Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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The photos demonstrate how the durable utility fabric became a standard uniform and how brands like Levi’s, Lee, OshKosh and Carhartt commercialized the timeless style.Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 16 Dec. 2024
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Moreover, imbued in each creation is Coin’s belief in the joy of nature, making his jewelry resonate with life’s vibrant energies.Fairchild Studio, WWD, 7 Dec. 2024
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This gluten-free grain offers protein, healthful fats and carbs to support good health and give you lasting energy.Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 7 Dec. 2024
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Some cities near Phoenix, Arizona, could see temperatures plunge nearly 30 degrees overnight as a freeze warning is in place.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
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Remove the bag from freeze and transfer to a large mixing bowl.Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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