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snap

[snap] / snæp /


VERB
separate, break
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Cubes of sharp white cheddar bring that unmistakable Midwestern deli-counter energy, while chopped cucumber, snap peas, shaved celery and scallions keep everything cool and crunchy.

From Salon • Jul. 7, 2026

Customers queued in long lines to snap up a special-edition Harry Potter collection last year, for example.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 6, 2026

The stock looked set to snap a five-day losing streak on Tuesday, rising 4.3% to $29.34, but the modest rebound did little to make a dent in its prolonged slump.

From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026

Strategy’s stock bounced 4.7% in recent morning trading, putting it on track to snap an eight-session losing streak, which would be the longest such streak since December 2022, according to Dow Jones Market Data.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 29, 2026

The solid snap of the lock disengaging rippled through Anya’s hand.

From Anya and the Nightingale by Sofiya Pasternack




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