as in bit
a very small piece
read them a snippet of his latest poem
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Recent Examples of snippet
Carey shared the news on her Instagram Monday morning, sharing a brief snippet of her vocals on what seems to be the album’s title track.
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2025
The surprise release was first teased on X (formerly Twitter) on July 8, with the band confirming details the following day via Instagram, posting ambient snippets alongside behind-the-scenes photos from gigs and rehearsal spaces.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 July 2025
Episodes are often framed by Sarah Jessica Parker’s voiceover, in a callback to SATC’s quippy narration, reading snippets of the novel that mirror her character’s own life.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 July 2025
People would be watching a regular movie and not realize that snippets of messages had been inserted into the film, flashing by at a rate so fast that the conscious perception cannot readily distinguish them.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 21 July 2025
The surprise release was first teased on X (formerly Twitter) on July 8, with the band confirming details the following day via Instagram, posting ambient snippets alongside behind-the-scenes photos from gigs and rehearsal spaces.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 July 2025
Episodes are often framed by Sarah Jessica Parker’s voiceover, in a callback to SATC’s quippy narration, reading snippets of the novel that mirror her character’s own life.
—Judy Berman, Time, 11 July 2025
People would be watching a regular movie and not realize that snippets of messages had been inserted into the film, flashing by at a rate so fast that the conscious perception cannot readily distinguish them.
—Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snippet
Noun
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While a headboard may seem like a small design detail in your overall bedroom layout, a little bit of creativity can make a big impact.—
Rebecca Shinners,
Architectural Digest,
24 July 2025
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The Martin County Sheriff’s Office says while the couple was waist deep in the water with their dog, an alligator bit the hand and wrist of the woman and dragged her under the water.—
Gershon Harrell,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Serve them with slices of prosciutto or speck, sure.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 July 2025
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Dishes such as beef stew with speck dumplings or Wienerschnitzel in butter breaded veal cutlet, with roasted potatoes and cranberry jam, are big favorites.—
Paul Caputo,
Forbes.com,
4 July 2025
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Wildfire smoke particles, which are called PM2.5, are especially dangerous for children, older adults, pregnant people and those with heart or respiratory conditions.—
Maia Pandey,
jsonline.com,
24 July 2025
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Insects are ever at risk of being caught by it, as are particles, like pollen, traveling through the air.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
23 July 2025
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Even from the outside, the bathroom door was fully covered in scrap wood, with a moon cut out to resemble an outhouse door.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
20 July 2025
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The original paint on the pine hardwood is intact if chipped, and several rails are missing—likely sacrificed to wartime scrap drives during filming.—
India Brown,
Robb Report,
18 July 2025
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While Microsoft did release a patch for CVE-2025-53770, attackers already inside those systems could maintain persistence using other tools and chained exploits.—
Tony Bradley,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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Every slugger hits a dry patch; Raleigh’s just hasn’t come yet.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
22 July 2025
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In any case, there are sure to be at least a few flecks of moss or lichen, gray or gray-green, on that side.—
Ted Updike,
Outdoor Life,
22 May 2025
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The workmanship shows in the color and precision of the grout, the mottling of dark flecks, and the triangular pieces where the arches meet — details that give the façade a subliminal liveliness.—
Justin Davidson,
Curbed,
5 Mar. 2025
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The Dodgers still cracked to life against Logan Webb, who last month fed this lineup with a mouthful of cutters to great success.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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He’s quickly engrossed and, every so often, reaches out for a mouthful of corn dog.—
Christopher O'Donnell,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2025
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To prevent the shreds from clumping, anti-caking agents like cellulose (a plant fiber made from wood pulp) and potato starch are often added, which can steal moisture from the cheese, affecting its texture.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
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Northwestern’s leadership chooses not to afford the members of its community a shred of respect.—
Luis A. Nunes Amaral,
Chicago Tribune,
24 June 2025
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“Snippet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snippet. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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