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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
Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Coca-Cola takes that engraving process a step further with a machine that snaps a photo of the user, then embosses that picture onto the iconic red can of soda.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Close Zippers and Turn Inside Out Close all zippers, buttons, and snaps.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The tree snaps vertically to relieve the pressure.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Director Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s film uses drone footage and re-enactments to tell the story of eight passengers dangling from a cable car over a ravine after a wire snaps.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
The Seahawks over the same time period have traveled less than 6,000 miles to play 4,411 player snaps across three games featuring 411 total plays.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
At the end of the video, Westbrouck also snaps a cute selfie video with their sister.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Williams appeared in three games for the Tigers last season as a true freshman, retaining his redshirt while playing 21 special teams snaps.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Drafted in the second round in 2023 out of Georgia Tech, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound defensive end — who played 319 snaps for the 49ers in 2025 — remains under contract through the 2026 season.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
But after a shoulder injury to Trevin Wallace, Rozeboom played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in the last four games, including the wild-card loss to the Rams.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Mai sings in a fake-aloof tone about not wanting to get her hopes up, but the beat’s rickety construction—808s, snaps, live drums, and an urgently ticking clock—undermines her facade.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Feb. 2026
Cristobal said players who played 400 or more snaps have less high-impact training this offseason.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The rookie played just four snaps in the AFC title game, but has the potential to burst through a hole at any moment.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Holani played a career-high 23 snaps on offense in the NFC title game against the Rams and his three catches matched his total from his first two seasons in the league.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Pictures of birthday cakes, hospital visits, church functions, and target practice sessions sit beside snaps of a levitating water can, a flying briefcase, or an entranced friend.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Verb
When the home team loses, the cold snaps extra hard.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 8 Feb. 2026
Coca-Cola takes that engraving process a step further with a machine that snaps a photo of the user, then embosses that picture onto the iconic red can of soda.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Feb. 2026
Close Zippers and Turn Inside Out Close all zippers, buttons, and snaps.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Jan. 2026
The tree snaps vertically to relieve the pressure.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 23 Jan. 2026
Director Mohammed Ali Naqvi’s film uses drone footage and re-enactments to tell the story of eight passengers dangling from a cable car over a ravine after a wire snaps.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 21 Jan. 2026
The Seahawks over the same time period have traveled less than 6,000 miles to play 4,411 player snaps across three games featuring 411 total plays.
—Mike Sando, New York Times, 19 Jan. 2026
At the end of the video, Westbrouck also snaps a cute selfie video with their sister.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026
Williams appeared in three games for the Tigers last season as a true freshman, retaining his redshirt while playing 21 special teams snaps.
—David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Noun
Judon had no sacks and didn’t make a single memorable play in 13 games and 337 defensive snaps before being released in December.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 10 Feb. 2026
Drafted in the second round in 2023 out of Georgia Tech, the 6-foot-5, 290-pound defensive end — who played 319 snaps for the 49ers in 2025 — remains under contract through the 2026 season.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 10 Feb. 2026
But after a shoulder injury to Trevin Wallace, Rozeboom played 100 percent of the defensive snaps in the last four games, including the wild-card loss to the Rams.
—Joseph Person, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Mai sings in a fake-aloof tone about not wanting to get her hopes up, but the beat’s rickety construction—808s, snaps, live drums, and an urgently ticking clock—undermines her facade.
—H.d. Angel, Pitchfork, 9 Feb. 2026
Cristobal said players who played 400 or more snaps have less high-impact training this offseason.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 9 Feb. 2026
The rookie played just four snaps in the AFC title game, but has the potential to burst through a hole at any moment.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 8 Feb. 2026
Holani played a career-high 23 snaps on offense in the NFC title game against the Rams and his three catches matched his total from his first two seasons in the league.
—Dallas Morning News, 3 Feb. 2026
Pictures of birthday cakes, hospital visits, church functions, and target practice sessions sit beside snaps of a levitating water can, a flying briefcase, or an entranced friend.
—Shannon Taggart, Artforum, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps
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And perhaps some—Ho Jin just barks at him to take it all and grumbles that Ji Seon is a bad influence.—
Hannah Abraham,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Ackie mostly barks orders at her minions to go get him, while Nighy in his home plays the bad guy demanding blood.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
28 Jan. 2026
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Now former Roots and Black Swan chef Charlie Smith heads up the kitchen, although Tommy often pops in for lunch.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Just walking the sidewalk at Madison Children's Museum is full of surprises—artwork pops up spontaneously through the windows for a one-of-a-kind experience every time.—
Elena Donovan Mauer,
Parents,
8 Feb. 2026
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Owens started the unwrapping process and opens all his gifts, and Biles flimed and photographs his reactions.—
Charna Flam,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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The images that Buckman photographs — family and community members in bedrooms, on couches, under quilts— become compositions painted and stitched into vintage cloth.—
Olga Garcia-Mayoral,
Miami Herald,
18 Dec. 2025
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County supervisors are considering a proposal that changes who gets final decision-making power in contract disputes involving public safety workers.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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But then an incident at the premiere of their new play changes everything.—
Georg Szalai,
HollywoodReporter,
11 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Lots of claps all around, as production in the area is still down significantly over five-year averages.—
Anthony D'Alessandro,
Deadline,
3 Feb. 2026
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Oscar-winning composer Daniel Blumberg was tasked with layering in claps, stomps and screams.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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That can include your contacts, photos, location, or linked social media accounts like Instagram or Spotify.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Also in one of several photos included in the 3 million new files, Mountbatten-Windsor is seen kneeling on all fours over an unidentified woman on the ground.—
KiMi Robinson,
USA Today,
10 Feb. 2026
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The stone mat wraps around the faucet and acts as a splash guard, absorbing splashes and spills around the area.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The look incorporates Jackson Pollock-esque splashes of orange and royal blue, a departure from last season’s navy-and-white color palette.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Perhaps there really are BDSM biker gangs hosting afternoon picnics with serving boys tied spread-eagled on a buffet table.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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That’s how Braddy and his siblings grew to love the Everglades, where the family would fish, hunt and have picnics.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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