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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
Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Women’s college basketball: UConn beat South Carolina on the road to snap the Gamecocks’ 71-game home winning streak.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
He was injured on the first offensive snap of a preseason game but returned to play in the final two regular-season games (nine receptions for 91 yards).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
But if your 2025 goals include saving money and cooking more meals at home, the snap decision to eat out can quickly become a bad habit.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Mississippi State looks to snap a three-game home losing streak and improve their position for a top-five NCAA Tournament seed.
—Kilty Cleary, Newsweek, 18 Feb. 2025
Women’s college basketball: UConn beat South Carolina on the road to snap the Gamecocks’ 71-game home winning streak.
—German Lopez, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
In the second snap, the two girls sat outside at their table while Alijah held up peace signs.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 20 Feb. 2025
He was injured on the first offensive snap of a preseason game but returned to play in the final two regular-season games (nine receptions for 91 yards).
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Multiple compartments offer ample room for your wallet’s regular contents, while a snap pouch secures your phone during travel days or sightseeing excursions.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 5 Feb. 2025
But if your 2025 goals include saving money and cooking more meals at home, the snap decision to eat out can quickly become a bad habit.
—Maggie Horton, People.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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Sometimes the team will even start barking in unison.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Officers knocked on his door and then forced their way inside as his puppy, Salome, barked at them.—
Nathan Solis,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Stewart played Miss Yvonne in the stage show The Pee-Wee Herman Show and CBS’s Pee-Wee’s Playhouse, and also popped up in several other projects throughout the Pee-wee-verse.—
Jennifer Zhan,
Vulture,
22 Feb. 2025
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The couple has been engaged since 2021 when the actor surprised his lady and popped the question during an interview with The Breakfast Club.—
DeMicia Inman,
VIBE.com,
21 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Today’s stars — SZA and Summer Walker, Normani and Arlo Parks, Raye and Tems, to name just a few, along with the women photographed here — are defying industry formats and fans’ expectations.—
Adam Bradley D’Angelo Lovell Williams Milton David Dixon III,
New York Times,
18 Feb. 2025
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One day he was photographed sitting on the fire escape of a building on the Upper West Side.—
Kaitlyn Tiffany,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Yes, life had changed dramatically, and those changes would also have meaningful implications in our financial planning.—
Tim Maurer,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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At the bottom vertex, the slope abruptly changes directions.—
Solomon Adams,
WIRED,
23 Feb. 2025
Noun
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After the full-time whistle on Sunday, Ruben Amorim and his players applauded the travelling fans and, in return, there were claps and a song about loving United.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Chef Yuu Shimano steps forward and welcomes the 18 diners seated at the counter to his restaurant, and with a clap of his hands, the team members scramble to their positions for the show to begin.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
30 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Here, are the best photos of celebs out and about this week.—
Toria Sheffield,
People.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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The White House has released photos styling President Donald Trump as a king on social media.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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From scheduling home repairs to managing healthcare claims and family logistics, these routine tasks drain energy and productivity.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes,
23 Feb. 2025
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Adjusting schedules based on chronotype After pinpointing your chronotype, Breus recommends tailoring daily activities based on periods of peak energy and productivity levels.—
Amy McGorry,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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The key to Africa’s future is in increasing trade with the U.S., not in receiving aid from it, a message key analysts told Fox News Digital in the wake of President Donald Trump’s foreign aid freeze.—
Paul Tilsley,
Fox News,
26 Feb. 2025
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And countries may take uncertainty in US relations – from the aid freeze to Trump’s tariff threats – into calculations for dealing with the world’s two largest economies.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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