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as in barked
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 photographed
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 changed
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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Recent Examples of snapped
The loss in at the Commerce City, Colorado, stadium snapped a three-game shutout streak for the Denver Summit (1-3-2).
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ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
So were four others in a 7-4 Bombers loss that snapped an eight-game winning streak.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The ’70 Cubs started 1-3 before the home opener at Wrigley Field, where Billy Williams snapped an 0-for-19 start and a riot broke out in the grandstands after a 5-4 win over the Phillies.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Benefitting from a season-high-tying 16 hits of support, Sandy Alcantara (3-2) snapped a three-game personal winless streak with six comfortable innings, helping the Marlins win for the fourth time in their last five games.
—Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam as part of a 10-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Loons’ home shutout streak of three-plus matches and 278 minutes was snapped.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Sydney Sweeney takes pictures with fans at Stagecoach Actress Sydney Sweeney snapped photos with fans during BigXThaPlug’s set at the Mustang Stage Friday at Stagecoach.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That snapped a four-game winning streak for the Dodgers (15-5).
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
ABC News, 26 Apr. 2026
So were four others in a 7-4 Bombers loss that snapped an eight-game winning streak.
—Gary Phillips, Hartford Courant, 26 Apr. 2026
The ’70 Cubs started 1-3 before the home opener at Wrigley Field, where Billy Williams snapped an 0-for-19 start and a riot broke out in the grandstands after a 5-4 win over the Phillies.
—Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Benefitting from a season-high-tying 16 hits of support, Sandy Alcantara (3-2) snapped a three-game personal winless streak with six comfortable innings, helping the Marlins win for the fourth time in their last five games.
—Miami Herald, 25 Apr. 2026
Andruw Monasterio hit a grand slam as part of a 10-run ninth inning and the Boston Red Sox snapped a four-game skid with a 17-1 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday.
—CBS News, 25 Apr. 2026
The Loons’ home shutout streak of three-plus matches and 278 minutes was snapped.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 25 Apr. 2026
Sydney Sweeney takes pictures with fans at Stagecoach Actress Sydney Sweeney snapped photos with fans during BigXThaPlug’s set at the Mustang Stage Friday at Stagecoach.
—Mikael Wood, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
That snapped a four-game winning streak for the Dodgers (15-5).
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapped
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Pavia barked back at critics during the Senior Bowl in January regarding his height.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
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After his second three, the Celtics’ sixth man turned and barked a few choice words at NBC color commentator Reggie Miller.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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But Luis Robert popped out in foul territory for the second out, and Vientos followed with a swinging strikeout to end the threat.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
26 Apr. 2026
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Carlsson slammed a shot off Ingram’s right pad that Granlund popped home for his first goal of the spring.—
Andrew Knoll,
Oc Register,
25 Apr. 2026
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Bravo star Saniei, 37, was photographed holding hands with the rapper and music exec, 61, following a dinner date at Nobu Malibu on Saturday, April 25.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
30 Apr. 2026
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Those who produce are embraced even when they're photographed embracing a female reporter on the roof of some Arizona resort bungalow.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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That has suddenly changed in the playoffs.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The Canadian Radio-television Commission was established in 1968 as a federal agency to oversee broadcasting in Canada and in 1976 had its powers expanded to include telecommunications (and the name changed accordingly to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission [CRTC]).—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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One final command was shouted by the officer.—
Brian Day,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2026
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However, Tarabel’s sustainability credentials aren’t shouted about, and future guests might appreciate some in-room information on the steps the hotel is taking to minimize their impact.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In the 1950s and the early 1960s, concerns shifted to include more pragmatic approaches to developing and sustaining domestic cultural industries and encouraging technological development.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
27 Apr. 2026
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There’s also a perception that the product has shifted in a way that doesn’t align with this customer’s needs.—
Maliha Shoaib,
Vogue,
27 Apr. 2026
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The talks planned for Saturday come as much of the world is on edge over a war that has snarled crucial energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz, clouded the global economic picture and left thousands dead across the Middle East.—
Munir Ahmed,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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Onshore projects can get snarled in land permitting issues, political blowback, and policy volatility; offshore projects, in contrast, can just get moved somewhere else.—
Nicholas Gordon,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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But those are just averages, and prices posted at Southeast Michigan gas stations have varied widely even in the same community.—
Paula Wethington,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The different plans have varied monthly or annual payments, and each company offers discounts.—
Caroline Ernst,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Snapped.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapped. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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