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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
Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Multiple TikTok users posted videos showing Hershey’s bars refusing to snap or melt normally, instead bending in ways that raised immediate suspicion.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 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
Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The snap announcement on its airspace showed the balancing act Emirati authorities face in trying to keep their long-haul carriers, Emirates and Etihad, flying as Iranian attacks continue to target the country.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The event features large photo-worthy Nat Geo Yellow Border frames, interactive medium frames, and discoverable small frames, all designed for guests to snap, explore, and experience the magic of nature all around them.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2026
Multiple TikTok users posted videos showing Hershey’s bars refusing to snap or melt normally, instead bending in ways that raised immediate suspicion.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 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
Highly popular at home, Takaichi led her Liberal Democratic Party to win a historic supermajority in the lower house of parliament in a snap election last month.
—Janis MacKey Frayer, NBC news, 19 Mar. 2026
The snap announcement on its airspace showed the balancing act Emirati authorities face in trying to keep their long-haul carriers, Emirates and Etihad, flying as Iranian attacks continue to target the country.
—Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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Counting every hour, every day until— Somewhere beyond the bar, a dog barked.—
Nick Romano,
Entertainment Weekly,
3 Apr. 2026
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At a minimum, my house would be filled with barking, and at a maximum, another dog could be stressed or even possibly hurt.—
Carolyn Hax,
Washington Post,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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Now called The Palms — records show the home changed ownership both in 2018 and 2019 — the ALF has been cited by health regulators for 90 violations since 2012.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Prices were accurate at the time of publication but may change.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 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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In a file photo, Tina Peters, former Mesa County clerk, listens during her trial on March 3, 2023, in Grand Junction, Colo.—
Chierstin Roth,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Justice Department began releasing a huge cache of additional Epstein documents, videos and photos, though others remained under wraps.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Your natural warmth should return after a short recharge, giving you the energy to handle any ongoing matters.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Apr. 2026
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Daisie, 14, full of laughter and positive energy, is a one-of-a-kind personality.—
The Star
April 4,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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Leaders of Park Hill schools said the senior tax freeze led to a $1 million hit to the district’s budget.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2026
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My carambola is severely damage by the freeze and full of dead leaves.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
4 Apr. 2026
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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