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as in barks
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 photographs
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 changes
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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as in claps
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 photos
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 splashes
a very small amount
I don't care a snap about gossip
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as in picnics
something that is easy to do
this test will be a snap
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Recent Examples of snaps
Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Aside from the mommy mode snaps, the model also shared photographs alongside her husband, with the pair all dressed up for a night out.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
King, who agreed to terms as an undrafted free agent, will compete with Grier, a former Carolina draft pick and local standout, for training camp reps and prolonged preseason snaps.
—Mike Kaye
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Real Salt Lake snaps a two-game skid and improves to 15-16-12 all time against the Timbers through all competitions.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
The loss snaps the Wave’s club-record five-match winning streak.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
If the locking clip snaps off, the cable won’t stay in the port.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Law brings immediate value on special teams as a potential returner and gunner, given his 537 career special teams snaps.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Out back, on a stately patio above a sprawling garden overlooking the Potomac, Kalshi's Tarek Mansour snaps a selfie with John Kiriakou, the former CIA whistleblower who Gen Z has recently made viral on TikTok.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 25 Apr. 2026
Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
The Dolphins mainly worked 7-on-7 snaps when the offense went against the defense during Tuesday’s OTA session, which was the second of the week, and the first practice made available to the media.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 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
In a series of Instagram Stories posts shared on May 17, the Dairy Boy founder shared sweet snaps of her pro tennis player fiancé for his 29th birthday.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Week 10 will mark the Chargers’ first primetime snaps of the season.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The competition between Morton and Staubach came to a head in 1971 after both started games and even alternated snaps at one point.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Smith is likely to battle for snaps in the slot.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The Forum, ahead of Super Bowl LVI in 2022, according to the grainy snaps published Monday by TMZ.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Verb
The loss snaps Boston’s three-game win streak and drops the club back into sole possession of last place.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 8 May 2026
Aside from the mommy mode snaps, the model also shared photographs alongside her husband, with the pair all dressed up for a night out.
—Staff Author, PEOPLE, 7 May 2026
King, who agreed to terms as an undrafted free agent, will compete with Grier, a former Carolina draft pick and local standout, for training camp reps and prolonged preseason snaps.
—Mike Kaye
may 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Real Salt Lake snaps a two-game skid and improves to 15-16-12 all time against the Timbers through all competitions.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
The loss snaps the Wave’s club-record five-match winning streak.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026
If the locking clip snaps off, the cable won’t stay in the port.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
Law brings immediate value on special teams as a potential returner and gunner, given his 537 career special teams snaps.
—Colton Pouncy, New York Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Out back, on a stately patio above a sprawling garden overlooking the Potomac, Kalshi's Tarek Mansour snaps a selfie with John Kiriakou, the former CIA whistleblower who Gen Z has recently made viral on TikTok.
—Clara Molot, Vanity Fair, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
The front pockets have hidden snaps to keep your items secure, and the back welt pockets can store your phone, wallet, keys, or other travel day essentials.
—Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 20 May 2026
The Dolphins mainly worked 7-on-7 snaps when the offense went against the defense during Tuesday’s OTA session, which was the second of the week, and the first practice made available to the media.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 19 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
In a series of Instagram Stories posts shared on May 17, the Dairy Boy founder shared sweet snaps of her pro tennis player fiancé for his 29th birthday.
—Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026
Week 10 will mark the Chargers’ first primetime snaps of the season.
—Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 16 May 2026
The competition between Morton and Staubach came to a head in 1971 after both started games and even alternated snaps at one point.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 May 2026
Smith is likely to battle for snaps in the slot.
—Charlotte Observer, 12 May 2026
The Forum, ahead of Super Bowl LVI in 2022, according to the grainy snaps published Monday by TMZ.
—Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 11 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps
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Much like a dog that barks at every little noise and passerby, my skin is reactive.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the same neighbor’s dog barks at all hours, day and night, and a large shoe rack sits outside her door — an eyesore and a fire code violation.—
Judith Martin,
Mercury News,
17 Apr. 2026
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After Trevor strolls back to his muscle car and drives away, Easton pops up, curious as to who that was.—
Matt Thompson,
SPIN,
11 May 2026
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But don’t rule them out of buying more if there’s one that pops.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
11 May 2026
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Text and photographs copyright ©2026 by Stephen Orr.—
Southern Living Editors,
Southern Living,
4 May 2026
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The result is a frame that photographs beautifully, wears all day without effort, and comes with a genuinely good story.—
Amanda Eyre Ward,
Travel + Leisure,
2 May 2026
Verb
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Unless something changes, Sazerac might not own whiskey brands like Woodford Reserve, Jack Daniel’s, and Old Forester anytime soon, but the company has been making moves in other sectors of the spirits industry.—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
13 May 2026
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That will allow you to pivot your savings strategy once the economy changes and the rate climate stabilizes again.—
Matt Richardson,
CBS News,
13 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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That’ll be the stormiest period of the weekend, with gusts up to 40 mph and potentially more claps of thunder.—
Anthony Edwards,
San Francisco Chronicle,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Subsequent photos showed the proud parents smiling in the audience as their daughter walked across the stage to collect her degree, Zahra alongside her friends in their graduation regalia and a glimpse at a family celebration.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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Prosecutors showed jurors photos of the victim’s injuries, which include visible bruises, scratches and marks on her face.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Add a few more splashes of the reserved hot water.—
Karla Walsh,
CNN Money,
12 May 2026
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Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.—
Adrienne Jordan,
Martha Stewart,
8 May 2026
Noun
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Parts of the reservoir are accessible for recreational activities, such as fishing, boat rentals and picnics, its website says.—
Diego Mendoza,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Sunset picnics stretch for hours, multigenerational families claiming the same patch of sand summer after summer.—
Jessica Chapel,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 May 2026
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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