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snap

[snap] / snæp /


VERB
separate, break
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To lessen your risk of infection, keep wild rodents out of your home and other enclosed spaces by sealing any holes and placing snap traps.

From Los Angeles Times • May 7, 2026

The price action has been a statistical anomaly and could signal a potential snap back to the 20-day average.

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

“I don’t think you can snap your fingers and magically things go back to normal.”

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

The big boys are likely to snap up Spirit’s planes, airport gates and other assets, and there will be less competition than if the merger had been allowed.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

His warm brown eyes wide with concern, trying to decide something, though she wasn’t quite sure what, until something in him seemed to snap into place, and he made up his mind.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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