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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
Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
When Kent countered that Levin was in his own echo chamber, Levin snapped.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Both saw significant snaps last season for the Knights, as did senior tackle Owen Spell, who spent time backing up Rubelt on the left side of the line.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
LaFleur even said Gary was never a high snap-count guy, a peculiar justification for someone making $24 million per year.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Another team’s clutch time win snapped the Lakers’ nine-game streak.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026
When Kent countered that Levin was in his own echo chamber, Levin snapped.
—Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
Redshirt junior Kamal Bonner, who transferred to Miami from NC State last season, played just 30 defensive snaps last season because of an early season injury that knocked him down the depth chart.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Both saw significant snaps last season for the Knights, as did senior tackle Owen Spell, who spent time backing up Rubelt on the left side of the line.
—Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
These snap traps are pre-baited and feature a pedal that looks like a piece of Swiss cheese.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
LaFleur even said Gary was never a high snap-count guy, a peculiar justification for someone making $24 million per year.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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The 16-month-old kangaroo named Chesney had escaped from an outside enclosure in Necedah on March 25, after being frightened by some unknown barking dogs.—
Hannah Kirby,
jsonline.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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In the past few years, Underwood has come to realize that a bunch of barking alphas may not, in fact, be the best way to build a successful pack.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
26 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Just under eight minutes into the first period Tuesday against the Philadelphia Flyers, Ovechkin popped Flyers defenseman Cam York with a firm but largely unremarkable shove.—
Bailey Johnson,
Washington Post,
1 Apr. 2026
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March 21 – April 19 Precise plans help when little fires pop up.—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The Emirates have strict laws around photographing evidence of attacks.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bloch hasn’t always been interested in photographing birds.—
Robert A. Cronkleton
March 31,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Invite a calm talk about time commitments, because fairness grows when expectations are measurable and both sides understand what happens if plans change.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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Abril’s trial was initially scheduled to begin a year ago but was delayed after Abril changed his plea to not guilty by reason of insanity in February 2025.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Tears flowed, and the audience held space for grief, offering supportive claps and chants.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
18 Mar. 2026
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That front will bring a chance of drizzle to the coast, a few claps of thunder to the Sacramento Valley and snow flurries to the Tahoe area.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
4 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The first vote will be on advancing an amendment to the SAVE America Act, which would require photo ID to cast a vote.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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There were even more photos and videos of Swift and Kelce together.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Saturn in your companionable 7th house is encouraging Pluto in your playful 5th house, so the energy of these cosmic powerhouses should be a little less hard to handle and a lot more fun!—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
28 Mar. 2026
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State officials are also discussing possible rebate checks for taxpayers to help blunt high energy costs.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
29 Mar. 2026
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There’s a sense of a freeze across the energy industry, stifling long-term planning—except for examining many potential scenarios—and allowing for only short-term operational adjustments.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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