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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
Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Fast forward 70-ish years, and the hotel was sold to Orient Express, who managed it until 2011 when the Pujol family, who own several hotels in the area, snapped it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, April 26, Kardashian, 41, shared a carousel of sweet images on Instagram featuring snaps of her with her daughter True, 8, and son Tatum, 3, at Disneyland.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
So the detective made the snap decision to administer Narcan.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Power lines were snapped and pulled down in Missouri, wind gusts in Wisconsin exceeded 70 mph, and heavy rain and intense lightning knocked down trees in Tennessee.
—Kathryn Prociv, NBC news, 28 Apr. 2026
Fast forward 70-ish years, and the hotel was sold to Orient Express, who managed it until 2011 when the Pujol family, who own several hotels in the area, snapped it up.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Apr. 2026
Noun
Gobaira never played a snap in two-plus seasons at Notre Dame but came on to record four sacks and 7½ tackles for a loss in his one year at JMU.
—Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Apr. 2026
On Sunday, April 26, Kardashian, 41, shared a carousel of sweet images on Instagram featuring snaps of her with her daughter True, 8, and son Tatum, 3, at Disneyland.
—Becca Longmire, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
But fashion often thrives on snap judgements, fleeting trends and rapid consumption.
—Marianna Cerini, CNN Money, 21 Apr. 2026
So the detective made the snap decision to administer Narcan.
—Ali Bauman, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
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Much like a dog that barks at every little noise and passerby, my skin is reactive.—
Devon Abelman,
Allure,
24 Apr. 2026
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Two soldiers, hands in the air, surrendering and carefully following the orders barked at them by the other side.—
Ivana Kottasová,
CNN Money,
20 Apr. 2026
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The sun is tickling our necks, the smell of cherry blossoms are wafting through the air, and dazzling new produce is popping up left, right, and center.—
Nina Moskowitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
28 Apr. 2026
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Fortunately, more homes have just popped up for sale at Powder Haven, the exclusive residential enclave in Utah backed by Netflix cofounder Reed Hastings, who acquired the resort in 2023 and has since been reshaping it into a hybrid public-private ski destination.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
28 Apr. 2026
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According to Nadar, Balzac believed that a photograph was a material remnant of that which had been photographed, the resulting image akin to a spectral skin peeled off its subject.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Apr. 2026
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Then be sure to read our guide to photographing comets, along with our roundups of the best lenses and cameras for night sky photography.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Issue One, an advocacy group tracking redistricting nationwide, said changing maps for 2026 could be difficult because many states have already held primaries and legal challenges would place significant obstacles before the general election.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Why then hesitate at giving people information about themselves that will actually change their life for the better?—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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Clad in all black, James and the band cracked wise onstage with a brash, swashbuckling attitude, led constant clap-alongs, and took multiple sojourns into the crowd — and that was just during the first song.—
Daniel Kohn,
Rolling Stone,
17 Apr. 2026
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His assessment of the project is correct in the sense that while the tracks all carry his signature take on the stomp-clap beat structure, the melodic content is vast and varied.—
Chris Barilla,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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The information appears next to an April 26 Navy photo that shows Boxer transiting the Surigao Straight, roughly 4,000 nautical miles from the Strait of Hormuz.—
Gary Robbins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
30 Apr. 2026
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The photo choice and subtitle sing.—
Emily Temple,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just being able to be available every single day and also just bring energy and be a good clubhouse guy.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
25 Apr. 2026
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The ambiance and energy were incredible.—
Tony Jones,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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What other freeze-resistant types are available?—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Other reasons plants may fail to bloom include deer browsing and late spring freezes that also damage these buds.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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