snapped

verb

Definition of snappednext
past tense of snap
1
as in barked
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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2
as in popped
to break suddenly with an explosive sound the fragile twig snapped in her hands

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3
as in photographed
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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4
as in changed
to pass from one form, state, or level to another she abruptly snapped alert

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapped
  1. popped
  2. changed
  3. shifted
  4. snarled
  5. varied
  6. yelled
Verb
  • During their performance, a photo of that intangible moment popped up on the screen.
    Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 10 Dec. 2024
  • The couple's happy news came only a few months after Broderick popped the question to Doute while the two were in Maui, Hawaii filming the second season of The Valley.
    Hannah Sacks, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of popped
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  • The Quantico actress has spoken in the past about how motherhood has changed her life.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • That all changed with Google and has only quickened with the rapid rollout of AI.
    Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of changed
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  • With vacancy rates in some cities across the country still at all-time highs, the focus has shifted to the optimization of space, and creating spaces that tenants will want to use will be instrumental to landlords’ success in today’s office landscape.
    Ryan Masiello, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Tesla deliveries are below expectations, Volvo has moved back its 2030 100% EV timeline, General Motors abandoned its 1-million-vehicle 2025 sales goal, and Ford has shifted some EV production back to internal combustion vehicles, the note reported.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shifted
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  • Earlier this year, UnitedHealthcare suffered a massive ransomware attack, which leaked info on over 100 million people and snarled healthcare for weeks despite a $22 million payment to the attackers.
    Wes Davis, The Verge, 4 Dec. 2024
  • There’s massive regulatory pressure to adopt renewables and upgrade the grid, but pilot programs and new initiatives often get snarled in lengthy approval and permitting processes.
    Steve Smith, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of snarled
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  • Benson explored how the gender gap in listing leadership skills varied across the country.
    Kim Elsesser, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Interest in model trains has varied over decades, even during Christmas.
    George Petras, USA TODAY, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of varied
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  • On May 13, 2023, in Philadelphia, a third grade teacher was dancing when a security guard yelled at her.
    Bryan West, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
  • One of them yelled at Smith, who then dropped the carpet cleaner and ran out the door.
    Landon Mion, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
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