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as in barking
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 popping
to break suddenly with an explosive sound
the fragile twig snapped in her hands
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as in photographing
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 changing
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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Recent Examples of snapping
Two batters later, Nathaniel Lowe had an RBI double to right-center, snapping the Reds’ 31-inning scoreless streak against Skenes.
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ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Videos of Hershey’s chocolate bars bending like rubber instead of snapping clean have taken over TikTok in early 2026 — and the explanation involves more than just a weird batch of candy.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
TikTok videos of Hershey’s chocolate bars bending like rubber instead of snapping clean have racked up views in early 2026.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Its rumble barreled over crowds gathered at KSC’s press site drowning out cheers, hollers and the clicking sounds of cameras snapping away pictures of the liftoff.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
In March, inflows into BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) jumped back up, snapping a 4-month streak of mostly negligible outflows.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Which, yes, is more expensive and time-consuming than snapping 100 images on your cellphone, but cheaper than instant camera film with arguably better results.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Deep pockets help sheets fit snugly on tall mattresses without stretching out the seams or snapping off the bed corners altogether.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
ABC News, 1 Apr. 2026
Videos of Hershey’s chocolate bars bending like rubber instead of snapping clean have taken over TikTok in early 2026 — and the explanation involves more than just a weird batch of candy.
—Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 1 Apr. 2026
TikTok videos of Hershey’s chocolate bars bending like rubber instead of snapping clean have racked up views in early 2026.
—Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 1 Apr. 2026
Its rumble barreled over crowds gathered at KSC’s press site drowning out cheers, hollers and the clicking sounds of cameras snapping away pictures of the liftoff.
—Richard Tribou, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2026
In March, inflows into BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (IBIT) jumped back up, snapping a 4-month streak of mostly negligible outflows.
—Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2026
Which, yes, is more expensive and time-consuming than snapping 100 images on your cellphone, but cheaper than instant camera film with arguably better results.
—New Atlas, 1 Apr. 2026
Be cautious of ice accumulating on power lines or tree branches, which can lead to snapping and falling hazards.
—Southern California Weather Report, Daily News, 30 Mar. 2026
Deep pockets help sheets fit snugly on tall mattresses without stretching out the seams or snapping off the bed corners altogether.
—Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapping
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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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The Yankees went a perfect 5-for-5 with ABS challenges in Monday’s 2-1 walk-off loss to the Mariners, but that didn’t stop Boone and company from barking at home plate umpire Mike Estabrook.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Bronx natives say popping up in the bodega was the natural choice.—
Jessi Roti,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
3 Apr. 2026
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Bodnar said popping noises lasted for about 90 seconds.—
Graham Womack,
Sacbee.com,
3 Apr. 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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The astronauts will spend the day observing and photographing the far side of the moon, parts of which have never been seen by human eyes, and then circle it for a return to Earth.—
Matthew Glasser,
ABC News,
26 Mar. 2026
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One of the most important concepts in cosmology is redshift, which doesn’t just come from changing your gravitational field or the relative motion of the source and observer, but from the expanding Universe as well.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
3 Apr. 2026
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That would involve changing some state laws, persuading housing lenders to be more accommodating and overcoming resistance from construction unions.—
Dan Walters,
Mercury News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Iran war is also snarling shipments of other commodities, like fertilizer, aluminum, and helium.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
2 Apr. 2026
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Law enforcement took a 37-year-old Kuna man into custody Wednesday evening after a 2-mile police chase came to an end near Interstate 84, snarling traffic and forcing road closures, Meridian police said.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
1 Apr. 2026
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According to Nicole Wegman of Ring Concierge, trends are shifting toward bold bands, distinctive settings, dual-band designs, and colorful gemstones that add personality and a modern twist.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The education ministry will issue guidelines for schools starting Sunday, with options such as adjusting timetables and shifting to online classes being considered.—
Max Burman,
NBC news,
3 Apr. 2026
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The scene quickly becomes chaotic with shouting on both sides.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2026
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What was disturbing were people who sped past a foot away from elderly people, shouting obscenities with faces twisted in hatred.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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States have widely varying regulations regarding raw milk, with some allowing retail sales in stores and others allowing sale only at farms.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
3 Apr. 2026
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Pay also trails in other large cities in the state, to varying degrees.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Snapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapping. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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