snaps 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of snap
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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 pops
to break suddenly with an explosive sound the fragile twig snapped in her hands

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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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snaps

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noun

plural of snap
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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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Verb
  • And that’s even before Brian Flynn, long-time Burnley resident and legendary former Wrexham manager who effectively rebuilt the club in the 1990s, pops up to say hello.
    Richard Sutcliffe, The Athletic, 14 Mar. 2025
  • The next 5-10 year trajectory could matter less if the stock pops in the next 3 months.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • The deadline for buying tickets for Mega Millions tickets varies by state.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Treatment for a burning sensation in your feet varies based on the underlying cause, but medications and lifestyle changes may help.
    Ruth Jessen Hickman, MD, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • But posts are simply snapshots of people’s lives and portray a more positive and idealistic image than reality.
    Dr. Angélica S. Gutiérrez, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The snapshots included moments of just Sánchez and The Kardashians star, as well as the women posing with their respective significant others, Jeff Bezos and Corey Gamble.
    Staff Author, People.com, 20 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Heather’s round-up of pics included the pool area overlooking hills and a large tennis court.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Alongside a carousel of images that included baby photos and other heartwarming throwback pics, Kris, 69, opened up about how Rob has touched her life in the caption.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 17 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Shop jewelry, dress-up pieces, crafts—like this beading kit—for littles of all ages.
    Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2025
  • Even Williams’ performance does little to flesh her out.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 27 Mar. 2025
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.

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