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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
Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
For reference, Smith played 66 percent of snaps last year, and 80 percent of snaps in 2022.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
This is due to the German constitution, which dictates that snap elections can only be called by the federal president if the chancellor loses a vote of no confidence in parliament.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 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
The product line includes classics like chocolate chip, ginger snap and snickerdoodle.
—Taryn White, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
For reference, Smith played 66 percent of snaps last year, and 80 percent of snaps in 2022.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's snap election gamble last month, however, resulted in a major setback for the LDP, leaving him scrambling to form a ruling coalition.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2024
This is due to the German constitution, which dictates that snap elections can only be called by the federal president if the chancellor loses a vote of no confidence in parliament.
—Sophie Kiderlin, CNBC, 4 Nov. 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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But, much like with apps on a phone, once everyone’s giving pop-up notifications, nothing really pops anymore.Caleb Harris, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Everyone who hasn’t lost their hair is popping back up.Mark Holgate, Vogue, 22 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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In honor of Wicked finally arriving in theaters, Ariana Grande is thanking the millions of people who have truly changed her for good.Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 22 Nov. 2024
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With Maria, there was a unique challenge: For the first time in the trilogy, Larraín was showcasing an artist, and not just any artist — someone who changed the history of opera.Beatrice Verhoeven, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 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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Associated Press text, photo, graphic, audio and/or video material shall not be published, broadcast, rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium.Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 21 Nov. 2024
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Today, the technologies that will continue to enable the industry’s progress keep developing, increasing the pace and volume of data and energy consumption, and demanding significant hardware and software investment.Carmen Ene, Forbes, 22 Nov. 2024
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And also just on a personal level, Kaley is such a wonderful person and brings such an infectious energy on set and really took me in.Glenn Garner, Deadline, 22 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 30 Nov. 2024.
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