as in to bark
to speak sharply or irritably
she snarled at me after I kept badgering her with questions
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as in to knot
to twist together into a usually confused mass
you'll be awfully sorry if you snarl your fishing line
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as in jam
a crowded mass (as of cars) that impedes or blocks movement
to no avail, the city promotes carpooling to help ease the traffic snarls that always accompany rush hour
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Recent Examples of snarl
Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
The shift runs counter to moves the retailer made during the Covid-19 pandemic, when supply chain congestion snarled activity at seaports worldwide.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025
Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 June 2025
The vote followed assurances by the developer that its planned road improvements would alleviate Bailey Road traffic snarls, not add to them.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
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From Seattle to Austin to Washington D.C., marchers have chanted slogans, carried signs against the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency and snarled traffic through downtown avenues and outside federal offices.
—Jim Vertuno, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025
The shift runs counter to moves the retailer made during the Covid-19 pandemic, when supply chain congestion snarled activity at seaports worldwide.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 23 May 2025
Noun
Service may be rendered with a snarl instead of a smile.
—Christopher Elliott, USA Today, 17 June 2025
The vote followed assurances by the developer that its planned road improvements would alleviate Bailey Road traffic snarls, not add to them.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snarl
jam
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Meanwhile, across the street, The Hitch General Store delights visitors with nostalgic treats such as Goo Goo Clusters, Moon Pies, jams, honey, and classic bottled sodas.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Meghan Markle's As Ever online shop has now sold out in minutes on three occasions, leaving fans scrambling to get hold of her products, from jam to rosé wine.—
Jack Royston,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 July 2025
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“Snarl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snarl. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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