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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
Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Uses a snap-in system compatible with G-Pack panels, scaling from 10 to 20 pounds as training demands grow.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Despite his appearance on 52% of all defensive snaps, Grant’s impact was minimal to say the least.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
On the other hand, Quince’s substitute has one main zippered compartment that’s large enough to fit a 13-inch laptop, plus two side slip pockets with snap closures to keep your cell phone or credit cards within easy reach.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Verb
During the show, Travis got on stage as one of the pop star's backup dancers before later snapping a selfie with William, George and Charlotte.
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Latoya Gayle,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
Uses a snap-in system compatible with G-Pack panels, scaling from 10 to 20 pounds as training demands grow.
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Samantha Agate,
Sacbee.com,
2 July 2026
Noun
The couple embrace on a leather armchair somewhere in the home in this 1969 snap.
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Michelle Duncan,
Architectural Digest,
1 July 2026
Despite his appearance on 52% of all defensive snaps, Grant’s impact was minimal to say the least.
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Miami Herald,
1 July 2026
Adjective
The heels feature translucent PVC material with tiny grosgrain ribbon bows in black, an open toe, and a snap closure ankle strap.
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Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
On the other hand, Quince’s substitute has one main zippered compartment that’s large enough to fit a 13-inch laptop, plus two side slip pockets with snap closures to keep your cell phone or credit cards within easy reach.
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Jacqueline Tempera,
PEOPLE,
20 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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Body cam video from the officer shows the large dog, wearing a Knicks T-shirt, barked loudly at police when Marseille first opened her door.
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This could include sniffing around more than usual or barking and growling at odd places like piles of leaves.
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Gas stations across Russia are imposing limits on purchases, CNN’s analysis found, with fuel- tracking websites popping up to guide drivers to the best spots to fill up.
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The supermodel was one of the most surprising people to make the guest list, causing pandemonium amongst Swifties and pop culture nerds alike when she was photographed heading to the wedding in a gorgeous gold silk gown (what a gold rush).
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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
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His older sisters are frequently photographed out and about, but Louis—an aspiring actor—largely stays out of the spotlight.
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Chishti said the rulings signify that future presidents could continue to change immigration policies at their discretion.
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True, nothing so grand as a massive dragon and naval battle took place, but seeing Rhaenyra start to change into someone almost unrecognizable from her younger, more innocent self was compelling in a deeper way.
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The origin of the thunderclap (sometimes called the Viking clap) is disputed, with several clubs in Europe claiming to have started the trend, but Iceland popularised it and brought it to the world stage.
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One of the moments in the musical that caused the most laughter and claps from the audience was the final song, which mocks the idea of using violence as a form of protest rather than joining a movement or focusing on policy.
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First was a Drug Enforcement Administration badge and ID with Horsch’s photo on it, but the ID was fake, and Horsch has never worked for the DEA, according to court documents.
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The woman provided police and Globo with photos of her injuries.
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The city is recommending zoning regulations that fall in line with state statute while trying to calm residents who are worried data centers will overwhelm resources like water and energy and impose on their quality of life.
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Welcome to Climate Point, your weekly guide to the latest news about climate, energy and the environment.
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Aura monitors all three major credit bureaus and can alert you within minutes of a new account or hard inquiry reported to your file, whether a freeze is in place.
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Warren said the freeze would allow time to investigate how IOLTA grants are awarded.
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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