snapping

verb

Definition of snappingnext
present participle of snap
1
as in barking
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 popping
to break suddenly with an explosive sound the fragile twig snapped in her hands

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3
as in photographing
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 changing
to pass from one form, state, or level to another she abruptly snapped alert

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  1. popping
  2. changing
  3. shifting
  4. varying
  5. yelling
Verb
  • Gracie's video cuts to pictures of the dog popping its head through a wall after chewing through it in order to be closer to her.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Stuffed geese start popping up in every storefront.
    John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of popping
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  • In fact, the reasons offered keep changing.
    Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The same care applies to the heritage of any brand, regardless of how much the market is changing.
    Tripp Westbrook, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of changing
Verb
  • Automakers are shifting their production mix to hybrid vehicles, which rely mostly on fossil fuel engines but are equipped with small batteries to increase fuel efficiency.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In the late 20th century, shifting consumer tastes and economic downturns led to the closure of many whiskey distilleries worldwide.
    Anthony Zhang, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of shifting
Verb
  • Remote Corporate Trainer Corporate trainers deliver workshops and training sessions to employees of varying group sizes.
    Rachel Wells, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • But the rise in popularity of airline lounge memberships and credit cards has widened the appeal of — and access to — airport lounges, all of varying quality.
    Chris Dong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of varying
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  • Neely entered a subway car on an uptown F train at the Second Avenue stop, and was described by witnesses as yelling and moving erratically when Penny put Neely in a chokehold, officials said.
    Jason Volack, ABC News, 10 Dec. 2024
  • James, his voice a distant memory from yelling out signals.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 7 Dec. 2024
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