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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
Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
On Friday, May 16, from 6PM to 9PM, fans can swing by Africa Diaspora Goods in SoHo for an in-store event, where Polo Silk himself will be snapping portraits.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 14 May 2025
Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
But now Harren felt their arrogance dwindling like a candle guttering in wind, each snap of a branch sending icy tendrils down his spine.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 12 May 2025
Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Each romper also has a polo collar with snap buttons, as well as a snap closure on the bottom for quick diaper changes.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Verb
The homer also snapped Bubic’s 17-inning scoreless streak.
—Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 14 May 2025
On Friday, May 16, from 6PM to 9PM, fans can swing by Africa Diaspora Goods in SoHo for an in-store event, where Polo Silk himself will be snapping portraits.
—Karissa Mitchell, Essence, 14 May 2025
Noun
The physical setup of the machine is clean and makes changing exercises a snap.
—Larry Olmsted, Forbes.com, 12 May 2025
But now Harren felt their arrogance dwindling like a candle guttering in wind, each snap of a branch sending icy tendrils down his spine.
—Kelsey Piper, Vox, 12 May 2025
Adjective
These pants feature a comfortable elastic waist with an adjustable belt for a precise fit, a fly front with snap closure, and multiple storage options: front hand pockets, back zip pockets, and zippered cargo pockets to keep essentials safely stashed on the move.
—Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2025
Each romper also has a polo collar with snap buttons, as well as a snap closure on the bottom for quick diaper changes.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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After the inning, Prior barked at Rehak from the dugout, triggering his ejection.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2025
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While barking can increase in older canines due to cognitive or sensory changes, a sudden burst of voice after years of relative silence is unusual and may point to a new sense of comfort or energy in the dog's surroundings.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
Verb
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Additional sinkholes have popped up in the time since December’s collapse.—
Jared Kofsky,
ABC News,
17 May 2025
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Short-sleeve shift dresses are popping up in multiple celebs’ wardrobes lately.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
People.com,
17 May 2025
Verb
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The odd couple make headlines nearly every time they're photographed together at a public event.—
Meredith Kile,
People.com,
14 May 2025
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May 13, 2025 2:47 PM PT Airbnb wants to do your hair, cook your dinner, massage your back and possibly photograph your honeymoon.—
Christopher Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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What really changed for Bobrovsky was the Panthers went from a run-and-gun offensive team to an in-your-face defensive team under coach Paul Maurice.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
19 May 2025
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The area began changing drastically in the 1990s after Leo had moved away and when steel mills and other factories where village residents worked closed.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Therefore, there should be incentive for everyone to work collectively to get rid of STDs and give any efforts to do so more than a slow clap, so to speak.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
12 Apr. 2025
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Reno piled more than 40 clap tracks onto the production, though the volume of parts involved isn’t necessarily evident in the final cut.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
8 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Marquez often shared photos of herself modeling and traveling.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The 31-year-old new mom shared the news on social media, along with a photo of the newborn’s little foot.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
15 May 2025
Noun
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However neither a wether delay or a temporary evacuation could dampen the crowd's sky-high energy throughout the night.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
18 May 2025
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Many of these actions have been part of the president’s larger goals of reining in government spending, increasing energy independence and restructuring federal agencies.—
Hayley Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2025
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The citrus industry all but collapsed in the late 1980s following a series of devastating freezes.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 May 2025
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The lab isn’t allowed to fill any positions due to a federal hiring freeze.—
Anna Clark,
CNN Money,
8 May 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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