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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
Wolf Gruner, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Last month, Taco Bell Rewards members had the chance to snap their photos at five locations: Los Angeles; Middleburg Heights, Ohio; Cookeville, Tennesse; Houston and Wauchula, Florida.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Smith modeled a plaid jacket consisting of varying brown swatches in a drip pattern, along with a pair of two-tone trousers with button snaps along the sides.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 25 Jan. 2025
Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
In Germany, Musk has backed Alternative for Germany (AfD), a political party that German authorities have suspected of potential right-wing extremism, ahead of snap elections in the country next month.
—Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Some are taken from a peculiar angle, from behind a tree or a wall, suggesting they were snapped clandestinely.
—Wolf Gruner, The Conversation, 24 Jan. 2025
Last month, Taco Bell Rewards members had the chance to snap their photos at five locations: Los Angeles; Middleburg Heights, Ohio; Cookeville, Tennesse; Houston and Wauchula, Florida.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 23 Jan. 2025
Noun
Allen and the Bills’ offensive line will often have to operate with a silent snap count, which was not the case at Highmark Stadium.
—Nate Taylor, The Athletic, 25 Jan. 2025
Smith modeled a plaid jacket consisting of varying brown swatches in a drip pattern, along with a pair of two-tone trousers with button snaps along the sides.
—Marissa Muller, WWD, 25 Jan. 2025
Adjective
Then, in 2014, Russia invaded Crimea and annexed it after a snap referendum.
—Keith Gessen, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
In Germany, Musk has backed Alternative for Germany (AfD), a political party that German authorities have suspected of potential right-wing extremism, ahead of snap elections in the country next month.
—Sarakshi Rai, The Hill, 9 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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Staff Sergeant Kennedy Robinson barked at a recruit whose arms were twitching in agony.—
Dexter Filkins,
The New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2025
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According to the original poster (OP), the dog has a history of barking, growling, and snapping at children.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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The Chinese tech giant popped 2% after dropping a new version of its artificial intelligence model Qwen.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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The actor recently popped up for a cameo in Magic Mike's Last Dance (2023).—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Jan. 2025
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For many years, members of Waterkeeper Alliance, another nonprofit, assisted by photographing the farms from the air during flights with volunteer pilots.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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The pair were then photographed smiling and holding hands while out on a morning stroll in Los Angeles days later on Jan. 8.—
Nicholas Rice,
People.com,
25 Jan. 2025
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Edwards said the flight was supposed to be Brown's last before changing careers within American Airlines.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
31 Jan. 2025
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This may include changing one's name or clothing in a way that affirms their gender identity.—
Daphne Lee,
Verywell Health,
30 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Chef Yuu Shimano steps forward and welcomes the 18 diners seated at the counter to his restaurant, and with a clap of his hands, the team members scramble to their positions for the show to begin.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2024
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Break out three giant claps, a dazzling smile and a deafening scream.—
Bill Plaschke,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Across the city and suburbs, residents reported sightings of the prowling federal agents, exchanging texts and posting alerts and photos on social media.—
Jonathan Bullington,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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Here are some other photos of Swift and Kelce from the postgame celebration at Arrowhead Stadium.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
27 Jan. 2025
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The mandate also targets oil and gas leasing in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and again revokes the conservation status of 28 million acres of public land that had been withdrawn from mineral and energy development since 1971.—
Natalie Krebs,
Outdoor Life,
31 Jan. 2025
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Reflecting on the relentless energy and momentum of MLS and its unique community, the Florida native, known for boundary-pushing creativity, fits right in.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
30 Jan. 2025
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The response to the spending freeze revealed the extent of government dependence.—
Matthew Continetti,
National Review,
1 Feb. 2025
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The Trump administration’s recent temporary freeze of some foreign aid also hurt Latin America, advocates say, crippling lifesaving food and heath programs.—
Tracy Wilkinson,
Los Angeles Times,
31 Jan. 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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