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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
Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The senior captain erupted Friday night, finishing with 13 carries for 251 yards rushing and a trio of touchdowns as Natick (6-1) snapped Bay State Conference rival Wellesley’s two-game winning streak with a convincing 28-8 victory on the road.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The trio played one snap together — the first of the 2024 presesaon opener at the Jacksonville Jaguars — before Brown suffered a sternoclavicular injury that kept him out most of last season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
On all three plays, the opposing offense motioned an eligible receiver from left to right pre-snap to force all of the Chargers’ cornerbacks to one side of the field.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Verb
From half-zip pullovers and oversized fleece vests, to snap-button jackets, there’s something for everyone.
—Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The senior captain erupted Friday night, finishing with 13 carries for 251 yards rushing and a trio of touchdowns as Natick (6-1) snapped Bay State Conference rival Wellesley’s two-game winning streak with a convincing 28-8 victory on the road.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
Brantley has one of the nation’s best passer ratings against at Michigan State last season, but his low snap count is largely a byproduct of Scott beating him out for the nickel job.
—Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2025
The trio played one snap together — the first of the 2024 presesaon opener at the Jacksonville Jaguars — before Brown suffered a sternoclavicular injury that kept him out most of last season.
—Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Kittle who said Thursday his hamstring was torn in the opener, will play with no snap count restriction.
—Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 18 Oct. 2025
On all three plays, the opposing offense motioned an eligible receiver from left to right pre-snap to force all of the Chargers’ cornerbacks to one side of the field.
—Daniel Popper, New York Times, 17 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
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Gene’s body was in another part of the house, a sort of mudroom, his cane and sunglasses next to him, the door open to the outside, where another dog, Nikita, ran back and forth, barking.—
Joy Williams,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Oct. 2025
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Bugatti began barking but quickly settled down knowing Salguero was there to help.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Smaller efforts popped up in Greenland over the years, but nothing came to fruition.—
Jordan Blum,
Fortune,
22 Oct. 2025
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In a matter of days, tens of thousands of videos have popped up under the hashtag #group7, with many users celebrating their membership.—
Jordana Comiter,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
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For Hilfiger’s holiday campaign, Jisoo was photographed by Yoon Ji Yong and styled by Choi Ja Young.—
Lisa Lockwood,
Footwear News,
23 Oct. 2025
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Venezuela’s defense minister, Vladimir Padrino, has been photographed several times with the launchers in Caracas.—
Germán Padinger,
CNN Money,
23 Oct. 2025
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After the Supreme Court ruling, Holt said, the department changed its grooming policy to allow closely cropped beards.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
22 Oct. 2025
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Scripts are being changed now, Deadline reported, because the move was unexpected.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 Oct. 2025
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Stewart said to massive claps from the audience.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
20 Oct. 2025
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The crowd, quietening into a slow clap with the moment building, burst into a celebration.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.—
Daniel McFadin,
Arkansas Online,
27 Oct. 2025
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Nikki Reich was scrolling through a story about a Milwaukee woman accused of beating her mother to death with a rock when a photo caught her eye.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
27 Oct. 2025
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Deandre Ayton contributed 15 points and eight rebounds, and while those three provided the offensive spark, the defensive energy from Marcus Smart off the bench and Jarred Vanderbilt proved to be a game-changer, as both players recorded two steals apiece.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to the Department of Transportation, daylight saving time saves energy, prevents traffic injuries and reduces crime.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
25 Oct. 2025
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Surprisingly, instead of freezing in a single step, the water underwent multiple freeze–melt cycles, all within the pressure zone where ice VI typically forms.—
Pranjal Malewar,
New Atlas,
26 Oct. 2025
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The Asian nation last year purchased $13 billion of US beans — more than 20% of the entire crop — for animal feed and cooking oil, and the freeze has rocked rural farmers who represent a key political base for the president.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
26 Oct. 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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