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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
ABC News, 13 May 2026
Roll out some corn on the cob, and watch every snap them up.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Pete Sweeney
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Other possible clauses reportedly include Iranian commitments to not operating underground nuclear facilities and to enhanced inspections, including snap inspections by the United Nations.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 May 2026
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Verb
The Cardinals snapped a two-game skid and improved their major league-best road record to 14-7.
—ABC News, 13 May 2026
Roll out some corn on the cob, and watch every snap them up.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 May 2026
Noun
Today’s draftniks have access to endless high-def broadcasts and custom compilations showing a prospect’s every snap.
—Dan Greene, New Yorker, 18 May 2026
Three sitting rooms are complemented by a further three members’ social spaces for carousing in, concealed behind a subtle screen (here, DJs including Goldierocks make appearances, and mobile snaps are banned; staff politely place a sticker over mobile camera lenses).
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 May 2026
Adjective
As a new free safety in Spagnuolo’s defense, Gilman is beginning to understand the importance of communication and alignment, which allow the Chiefs’ pre-snap disguises to work.
—Pete Sweeney
may 7, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026
Other possible clauses reportedly include Iranian commitments to not operating underground nuclear facilities and to enhanced inspections, including snap inspections by the United Nations.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 7 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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In the book, Turrubiate-Simpson questioned why the dogs weren't barking near the kennel right before the murders are thought to have taken place.—
KC Baker,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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But investigators eventually cracked the passcode on Paul Murdaugh’s phone and found a video with a barking dog and Alex Murdaugh’s voice admonishing it five minutes before the young man stopped using his phone.—
Jeffrey Collins,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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In the middle of it all—including group shots that pop up all over Instagram in the hours and days that follow—moving easily between the suites, the sidelines, and the cameras, is Robert Kraft, the owner of the New England Patriots and one of the most powerful figures in American sports.—
Derek C. Blasberg,
Vanity Fair,
19 May 2026
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Betts popped out on the next pitch, stranding them both.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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In another image, Brown was photographed floating underwater in a pool, her dark hair drifting across the bright blue water as sunlight reflected across the surface.—
Danielle Minnetian,
FOXNews.com,
18 May 2026
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In my opinion, the look remains one of the most iconic royal fashion appearances ever photographed.—
Alex Badia,
Footwear News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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The map has changed multiple times over the past month, and at one point was removed from the website entirely.—
Rachel Monroe,
New Yorker,
14 May 2026
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Even when facing the best offense in baseball, Imanaga’s standard doesn’t change.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
Noun
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There was no standing ovation, only a few sporadic claps mixed in with folks cheering for Fitzpatrick.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
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Gamma rays are the most energetic type of light rays, typically marking the last gasp of a dying star or the cataclysmic clap of two neutron stars.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
Noun
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The photos led to Russini’s resignation from The Athletic less than a week later.—
Rob Maaddi,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2026
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Those photos and several others, released by both the Post and other online publications, eventually led to Russini resigning from The Athletic and deleting her social media presence.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Fuel shortages mean transporting goods is more expensive, so prices for energy, food, medicine and other basic items have also risen as supplies begin to dwindle.—
Helen Regan,
CNN Money,
16 May 2026
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For cocktails and nightlife, hit TopGolf or Nola’s for live music then end the night strong with a table at HQ nightclub where resident and guest DJs keep the dance floor bumping and bottle servers keep the bubbly and energy flowing.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 May 2026
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The cold air could also set the stage for one final spring freeze Monday night.—
Callie Zanandrie,
CBS News,
16 May 2026
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Credit freezes and fraud alerts can help prevent additional accounts from being opened in your name.—
Miranda Marquit,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
14 May 2026
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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