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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
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
These moments snap you out of the album’s blurry fantasy.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The vegan leather case comes with five different compartments and a snap closure to keep your items secure.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Saeid Golkar, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
The Conservative opposition party, which led the country until snap elections earlier this year, deny the gap.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
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Verb
In one sweet photo, the two smile together as Violet snaps a selfie, wearing a white Patagonia puffer jacket.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
These moments snap you out of the album’s blurry fantasy.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 4 Nov. 2024
Noun
In the snap, Katharine, 40, and the little one share a cute kiss as they are perched on a set of stairs leading up to a small stage with an orchestra.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
The vegan leather case comes with five different compartments and a snap closure to keep your items secure.
—Gabriella Maestri, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2024
Adjective
In the country’s snap presidential elections, the supreme leader endorsed Ghalibaf’s candidacy—part of an effort to hand the steering wheel over to the IRGC’s older and more experienced cohort.
—Saeid Golkar, Foreign Affairs, 11 Oct. 2024
The Conservative opposition party, which led the country until snap elections earlier this year, deny the gap.
—Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
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Testers wore the headphones in loud environments, from bustling NYC streets to their homes with barking dogs.Jordana Comiter, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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No litter box, barking, or cleanup is required (yet).Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
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Shares have been especially volatile around the election, with the stock closing down nearly 23% Thursday before popping back up 18% in Friday afternoon trading.Rocio Fabbro, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The few longer waits that did pop up were largely within the one hour timeframe officials had predicted.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 6 Nov. 2024
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The fashion editor Diana Vreeland had Cher photographed for Vogue.Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 21 Nov. 2024
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The campaign imagery, photographed by Nadia Lee Cohen, stars Kim Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian Barker, and pays homage to Italian culture and women.Erin Lassner, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Nov. 2024
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The Hungarian has transformed his country’s democratic system by changing electoral laws to ensure only his party can win elections.Trudy Rubin, Twin Cities, 13 Nov. 2024
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Yet, almost everyone knows the climate is changing.Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Many field athletes lead the crowd in a progressive clap.Marcus Thompson II, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024
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The vibe is also congenial: A multi-generational, full-capacity crowd claps in time to the ebullient techno between games and cheers in unison when an announcement reveals that a Polish couple who’ve just got engaged here will be enjoying top-tier hospitality for the rest of the tournament.Nick Scott, Robb Report, 25 Oct. 2024
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Document the scene: Take photos of the injuries, skid marks, vehicles involved, and the surrounding area for context.Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Click here for more photos of Penthouse West at 8899 Beverly.Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 21 Nov. 2024
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Perhaps that’s why Sedona attracts such a strong enclave of New Age spiritual devotees searching for metaphysical energy in the vortexes allegedly sprinkled throughout its buttes and spires.Erin Strout, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024
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The sea continues to be the source of several profitable opportunities, including tourism and energy.Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
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The freeze lasted until the early 1990s, when Strassman managed to jump through the heap of regulatory hoops to carry out legal DMT research at the University of New Mexico, making DMT the origin of today’s revival in psychedelic science.Oshan Jarow, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024
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Reports suggest that Reeves could extend the freeze on personal income tax thresholds introduced by the former Conservative government.Karen Gilchrist, CNBC, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.
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