snap up

verb

snapped up; snapping up; snaps up
Synonyms of snap upnext
: to buy or take (something or someone) quickly or eagerly
Shoppers came to the store to snap up bargains after the holidays.
The company is hiring. When they see your work history, they'll snap you up!

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Publix is shifting from tenant to landlord, snapping up shopping plazas where its supermarkets anchor the retail mix. — Miami Herald, 26 Oct. 2026 As always, Shefferman explored a wide array of winemakers, vintners, and brokers in his search to present bottles that usually would be snapped up by wineries’ private club members. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 22 Oct. 2026 Bloom Energy — The fuel cell company jumped more than 6% as traders snapped up shares ahead of Thursday's third-quarter report. — Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026 Try to snag a pair of the fall drop’s ultra-low kitten heels or a certain color of the smiley luggage pouches before they’re all snapped up? — Alexandra Hildreth, Vogue, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snap up

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“Snap up.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snap%20up. Accessed 27 Oct. 2026.

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