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as in barked
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 photographed
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 changed
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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Recent Examples of snapped
The blushing singer was snapped getting a sweet smooch on the cheek from her big brother while backstage.
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John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The Monarchs snapped a 3-3 tie with a five-run fourth inning to advance to the second round with a familiar drive.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
The losing streak was snapped after Norway defeated Italy during the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
Dinah’s head snapped from one side to the other.
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Before the Cubs had their 10-game winning streak snapped Saturday night with a 6-0 loss to the Texas Rangers, the rotation was one of their key concerns.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The eighth-inning grand slam snapped a 2-2 tie and was the second home run in as many days for McCarthy, who had entered the series without a homer in his previous 22 games with at least one at-bat.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Donato also registered six 20-win seasons and snapped a 24-year drought for Harvard without a Beanpot title in 2017.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
John Russell, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
The Monarchs snapped a 3-3 tie with a five-run fourth inning to advance to the second round with a familiar drive.
—Dan Albano, Oc Register, 15 May 2026
The losing streak was snapped after Norway defeated Italy during the 2026 World Cup qualification campaign.
—Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 15 May 2026
Spencer Torkelson drove in the winning run with an RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Detroit Tigers snapped a three-game losing streak by edging the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 on Friday night.
—ABC News, 15 May 2026
Dinah’s head snapped from one side to the other.
—Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
Before the Cubs had their 10-game winning streak snapped Saturday night with a 6-0 loss to the Texas Rangers, the rotation was one of their key concerns.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 May 2026
The eighth-inning grand slam snapped a 2-2 tie and was the second home run in as many days for McCarthy, who had entered the series without a homer in his previous 22 games with at least one at-bat.
—Cbs New York Team, CBS News, 7 May 2026
Donato also registered six 20-win seasons and snapped a 24-year drought for Harvard without a Beanpot title in 2017.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapped
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That came after he was pulled in Game 4 and barked at his bench before heading down the tunnel.—
Steve Conroy,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Pavia barked back at critics during the Senior Bowl in January regarding his height.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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In October 1969, a message popped up on a computer screen at Stanford University in Northern California.—
Laura Isensee,
Scientific American,
18 May 2026
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That’s when the light bulb popped to combine the nutrient-dense lupini beans into a high-quality durum wheat pasta.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
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There, on the Hudson River waterfront, David Wojnarowicz wrote poems and painted murals alongside Luis Frangella and Mike Bidlo, while Peter Hujar and Dirk Rowntree photographed scenes of impromptu happenings and performances, before the site was demolished in 1984.—
Natalia Torija,
Curbed,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Soon after leaving school, the organization Fighting Words changed that for me.—
Via Riverhead,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Cynteria’s killing — and the girl’s history of abuse — changed how child welfare workers track runaway children.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
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Bailey was Robert Plant’s favorite player, and during a Led Zeppelin concert at the Kicks’ stadium in 1977, the singer shouted him out.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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Union workers shouted their demands, and riders navigated lengthy commutes.—
Elijah Westbrook,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Use the dropdown below to explore how districts’ 2024 presidential election results have shifted in each state that has passed new maps.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Building out the Battery Tour As the Battery Tour expanded beyond Kansas City, Young said his understanding of energy shifted from performance logistics to a broader humanitarian issue.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Price pressures have only increased since the war with Iran snarled tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering a spike in the cost of crude oil and gasoline.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
13 May 2026
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But the Fed also followed that approach after the COVID-19 pandemic snarled global supply chains for goods, lifting prices for things such as cars, furniture and electronics.—
Christopher Rugaber,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2026
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The agency’s involvement has varied, according to sources, from more passive intelligence sharing and providing general support to direct participation in assassination operations.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
13 May 2026
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Other surveys have varied widely on who is emerging as Bass’ strongest challenger, with support for Raman and Pratt fluctuating significantly across polls.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
7 May 2026
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“Snapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapped. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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