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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
Kirk Siegler, NPR, 24 July 2025
The toddler had his head turned away as his mom snapped their photo.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 July 2025
Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Cook, a Middle Tennessee State transfer, played 132 snaps and had nine tackles.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 June 2025
The wraparound construction hugged the foot with minimal hardware, save for subtle snap closures near the sole.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
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Verb
Tourists lean out windows to snap pictures of the steady stream of melting snow tumbling over a small band of cliffs onto the road ringed by towering high alpine peaks and even bigger waterfalls.
—Kirk Siegler, NPR, 24 July 2025
The toddler had his head turned away as his mom snapped their photo.
—Kayla Grant, People.com, 23 July 2025
Noun
In fact, in 11 of the Packers’ final 14 games, Nixon played at least 97% of the snaps.
—Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025
Cook, a Middle Tennessee State transfer, played 132 snaps and had nine tackles.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 11 July 2025
Adjective
One slot has cushions for rings, another has holes to secure earrings, and the final section is outfitted with snap closures to loop chains.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 28 June 2025
The wraparound construction hugged the foot with minimal hardware, save for subtle snap closures near the sole.
—Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 9 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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Maybe your own dogs will even bark at their TV counterparts or try pawing at the screen.—
Margherita Bassi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
21 July 2025
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In addition to the light-changing bombs that most in the crowd waved throughout the night, the crowd also, well, barked at him often between songs.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
18 July 2025
Verb
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While he's acted in many of his own projects, Perry occasionally pops up in the films of other directors, with notable roles including Alex Cross (2012), Gone Girl (2014), Vice (2018), and Don't Look Up (2021).—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
15 July 2025
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Kids can pop one in the microwave for about 7-10 minutes, depending on size, and then again, add their favorite topping or a completely customizable meal.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Parents,
15 July 2025
Verb
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Epstein and Trump, who have been photographed together, fell out in 2004, according to the president.—
Alia Shoaib,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 July 2025
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Millennial hearts everywhere exploded when Holmes and Jackson were photographed filming Happy Hours together on this same day.—
Kathleen Walsh,
Glamour,
23 July 2025
Verb
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Nothing that happened in the meeting between Jaishankar and Wang Yi changes this larger reality.—
Micah McCartney,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
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That could change, however, if the work stoppage continues for several more days, officials indicated during a special City Council meeting Monday.—
Tammy Murga,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 July 2025
Noun
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The rumble of discontent grew into the rapturous clap of thunder.—
Troy Onyango,
Time,
24 July 2025
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Remain inside for at least 30 minutes after the last thunder clap.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
18 July 2025
Noun
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Coupled with modern photos of addicts struggling with addiction, Flischel uses Hearn’s words to create a harrowing account, something common throughout the pages of his historical photo book.—
Otto Rabe,
The Enquirer,
27 July 2025
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Feeling so high school On July 24, Kelce posted 13 photos from the Kansas City Chiefs' training camp on Instagram.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
26 July 2025
Noun
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The next battlegrounds for energy superpowers are small modular reactors (SMRs), geothermal and, most importantly, fusion energy.—
Wal van Lierop,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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Darling said Duke Energy has signed on to build a 10-megawatt substation, and Panacea will install a solar film system on the roof, combined with hydrogen fuel cells and battery storage to reduce the energy demand by 25 megawatts.—
Laura Kinsler,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
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The funding freeze came just before the Supreme Court decision allowing President Donald Trump to continue with his plan to dismantle the Department of Education, beginning with the layoffs of well over 1,000 employees.—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
19 July 2025
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The famous Texas freeze in 2021, summer storms that knock out entire neighborhoods and long hurricane seasons have made extended blackouts part of our reality.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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