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as in barks
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 photographs
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 changes
to pass from one form, state, or level to another
she abruptly snapped alert
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as in claps
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 photos
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 splashes
a very small amount
I don't care a snap about gossip
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as in picnics
something that is easy to do
this test will be a snap
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Recent Examples of snaps
David Eckert, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Special teams ace Zayne Anderson, who played the fifth-highest percentage of special teams snaps for the Packers this season, suffered the same fate because of a Week 17 ankle injury.
—Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Trust Kim Kardashian to share her New Year's Eve snaps a fashionable week late.
—Meg Walters, InStyle, 6 Jan. 2026
In Season 3, Mike (Finn Wolfhard) snaps at Will for not liking girls, which further sparked fan speculation regarding the character’s sexuality.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 26 Dec. 2025
When the family’s beloved house goes on the market, Man-su snaps.
—Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Dec. 2025
Oladokun took his first NFL snaps Sunday after Minshew was injured, completing 11 of 16 passes for 111 yards.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Dec. 2025
Bengals receiver duo snaps The Bengals might have the best receiver duo in the league in Ja’Marr Chase and Tee Higgins.
—Miami Herald, 21 Dec. 2025
The organ is dropped on the floor and a dog in the waiting room, who'd accidentally consumed marijuana, snaps it up and runs away with it.
—Ana Calderone, PEOPLE, 8 Nov. 2025
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updated January 11, Charlotte Observer, 11 Jan. 2026
Most of his snaps with the Eagles came as a slot corner or in the box, similar to the role that Keionte Scott has thrived in this season under defensive coordinator Corey Hetherman.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Jan. 2026
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.
—Maggie Slepian, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2026
The model also shared some sweet snaps of her baby boy enjoying his first summer on Instagram in August 2025.
—Yasmeen Hamadeh, PEOPLE, 10 Jan. 2026
With Mack Hollins on injured reserve with an abdominal injury, Chism has taken on some of the veteran wide receiver’s snaps as a run blocker.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 9 Jan. 2026
Moore did not allow a sack on 866 snaps during two seasons and 21 appearances, including 10 starts (nine in 2025).
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Jan. 2026
Of the 30 transfers, 13 started 10 or more games for the 2024 Hoosiers, and 20 played 250 or more snaps.
—Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 9 Jan. 2026
They were upset by both the Giants in Week 4, when he was limited to 10 snaps, and the Commanders in Week 5 (to say nothing of their narrow Week 6 win over the lowly Dolphins or their 38-24 loss to the Colts in Week 7).
—Tyler Everett, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025
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Williams appeared in three games for the Tigers last season as a true freshman, retaining his redshirt while playing 21 special teams snaps.
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He was replaced by special teams contributor Akayleb Evans, who played just 51 defensive snaps in the regular season.
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Trump barks in the presentation — audio clipped from previous speeches against his rival.—
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And as the person behind the camera approaches the pit bull, the dog growls and barks while standing in a fearful crouch.—
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Usually, when a musician pops up on Jeopardy!—
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The same story pops up over and over again when automation occurs.—
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Owens started the unwrapping process and opens all his gifts, and Biles flimed and photographs his reactions.—
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The images that Buckman photographs — family and community members in bedrooms, on couches, under quilts— become compositions painted and stitched into vintage cloth.—
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StubHub is on dynamic pricing that changes by supply and demand.—
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With scoring guards like Chris Paul II, Christian Rogers and Ean Britt, Sanders changes things with his ability to protect the rim — and score easy baskets around the rim — from guard penetration.—
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The joyous screams and claps of hundreds of high school students boomed outside the sanctuary at Murewa Centre Mission of the United Methodist Church.—
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Stewart said to massive claps from the audience.—
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Federal court records in that case identify the ICE officer Jonathan Ross as witness in the case and include photos of his injuries.—
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Users can also upload personal artwork or photos through a simple mobile website, without installing apps or relying on cloud services.—
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Designed for high-performance durability, the IP65 water-resistant frames are crafted from lightweight TR90 material, ensuring a pressure-free fit that can withstand sweat and splashes.—
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Stanley 12-Ounce Stay-Hot Camp Mug A secure, press-to-fit lid ensures that this mug locks in your drink’s temperature and prevents splashes simultaneously.—
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The 18-mile Monterey Bay Coastal Recreation Trail offers slices of green space for picnics and trails to bike or walk to the aquarium, Cannery Row, and Fisherman’s Wharf.—
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Take Them On The Go Throw an old blanket in the car for impromptu picnics, outdoor concerts, or beach days.—
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“Snaps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snaps. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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