1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
3
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
4
as in to change
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
2
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
as in energy
active strength of body or mind
the team is showing a lot of snap tonight
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in freeze
a weather condition marked by low temperatures
a prolonged cold snap
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
5
as in shred
a very small amount
I don't care a snap about gossip
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
6
as in breeze
something that is easy to do
this test will be a snap
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in easy
involving minimal difficulty or effort
a snap course that even an idiot could pass
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in impromptu
made or done without previous thought or preparation
made a snap decision
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of snap
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 8 Nov. 2025
Golden State will attempt to snap its two-game losing streak in the Bay Area on Sunday against Indiana.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2025
Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
For proof, look no further than the first snap of last week's thriller against Baltimore.
—CBS News, 10 Jan. 2026
Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
Mendoza’s superpowers are his pre-snap recognition and accuracy, both of which were on full display.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for snap
Verb
Close Buttons and Zippers Before turning a garment inside out, close all types of fasteners (zippers, buttons, hooks, snaps) to prevent snags.
—Noun
The model also shared some sweet snaps of her baby boy enjoying his first summer on Instagram in August 2025.
—Adjective
This Pearl Izumi snap-front jersey is made with a tear-resistant mesh material that is sweat-wicking, odor-resistant, and made for movement, and the cropped design, featuring pearl snaps and a collar, doesn’t look out of place walking around town or going to dinner.
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for snap
Verb
-
The two then proceed to smell each other a few times, until the sound of another dog barking pulls Lottie away.—
-
Bulldog or border collie, barking or getting its belly rubbed, a dog can be many things while still remaining a dog.—
Verb
-
No injuries were reported after the incident, but airport staff who witnessed the landing described hearing multiple popping sounds as the wheels hit the tarmac followed by visible smoke.—
-
The year before that, massive floating clown heads popped up in Downtown Crossing alleys, giving people a reason to look up from their phones.—
Verb
-
Good joined one such trip in winter 2022, where Winslow and the others photographed homeless New Yorkers at night.—
-
Our how to photograph auroras guide can help.—
Verb
-
Rather than focusing only on crash performance, safety systems now need to adjust dynamically to changing vehicle states and user behavior.—
-
One pro tip is to pack a clean Eclipser Hoody in your pack to change into at the end of a hike for cooling comfort on the drive home.—
Noun
-
Victory in process, a W in the competence column, three cheers and an 8-clap for hope.—
-
What does the finger clap mean?—
Noun
-
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.—
-
The Argentine Football Association (AFA) said he had been diagnosed with synovitis, a swelling of the synovial membrane, with a statement including a photo of Fernandez with strapping on that knee.—
Noun
-
When the weather turns chilly, plants naturally enter a state of dormancy and draw energy down from their leaves and stems into their roots, which helps plants survive the cold without damage.—
-
Rheinmetall’s new technology is key for the energy transition in the field of hydrogen production.—
Noun
-
If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.—
-
When Posa slammed Washington quarterback Demond Williams to the ground for a game-clincher on fourth-and-6, some 70,000 fans erupted as if thawed from a long freeze.—
Cite this Entry
“Snap.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snap. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share