as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the doctor predicted a quick snapback for the rugged young soldier
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as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly
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as in to bounce (back)
to regain a former or normal state
analysts hoped that the economy would snap back over the next few months
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Recent Examples of snapback
Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) has been among the sector leaders during the market’s epic market snapback from the April lows.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
More surprisingly, predictive revenue models that used to work perfectly are now getting upended at the start of each month—only to snap back in line by month’s end.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Noun
The board may next take the breach to the UN Security Council, which could then be prompted to enforce severe snapback sanctions on Tehran, which Western security experts have long been urging the UNSC to pursue.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2025
The Financials Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) has been among the sector leaders during the market’s epic market snapback from the April lows.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 21 May 2025
Verb
The cap would then snap back to $10,000, the limit in the Senate’s draft bill.
—Rachel Schilke, The Washington Examiner, 27 June 2025
More surprisingly, predictive revenue models that used to work perfectly are now getting upended at the start of each month—only to snap back in line by month’s end.
—Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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Families of those who have died from overdoses, those in recovery from substance use disorder and families of struggling individuals supported the legislation, according to Senate Democrats.—
Livi Stanford,
Hartford Courant,
15 July 2025
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Having a sound plan for resilience, regardless of implementation phase, is a huge head start on recovery.—
Louis Gritzo,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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In Too Much, Stalter stars as Jessica Salmon, a New Yorker in her mid-30s who, in the midst of recovering from a bad break-up, agrees to take a job in London assisting filmmakers working on commercials.—
Max Gao,
HollywoodReporter,
12 July 2025
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When the Red Sox visited the White House in May 2019, Puerto Rico was still recovering from the destruction of Hurricane Maria in 2017, and Cora wasn't satisfied with the federal government's response.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
12 July 2025
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The address matches that of Concept House, a rehabilitation center specializing in addiction treatment.—
Milena Malaver,
Miami Herald,
16 July 2025
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Additionally, the council gave initial approval for a temporary speed limit reduction from 35 mph to 25 mph from Nash Street to Baghdad Avenue while the city conducts rehabilitation construction on the Immortal Ten Bridge.—
Lillian Vest,
Austin American Statesman,
15 July 2025
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My classmates came back with just-as-tentative expressions and baskets full of red currants, squash blossoms, and heads of frisée.—
Karen Yuan,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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Every time Gunther would cut off Goldberg’s offense, Goldberg came back with a power move.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
13 July 2025
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From reviewing each poll in the last six months, a pattern emerges among conservative voters in which support for the president declines then rebounds to its base level.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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However, oil and gas stocks rebounded sharply from their lows after Trump’s tariff announcement, with the Stoxx 600 Oil & Gas index now above its April 1 level.—
Matt Ward-Perkins,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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Observe and report to armed security Scott Keller, who in December took on the role of the Plaza’s general manager, said the new ownership group began working to improve security soon after the Plaza was purchased.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
13 July 2025
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Colorado district attorneys who spoke with The Post said such deportations are not in the interest of justice and do not improve public safety over the long term.—
Shelly Bradbury,
Denver Post,
13 July 2025
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The Angels then rallied for four runs in the bottom of the eighth, Yoán Moncada and d’Arnaud setting the table with singles, Neto and Schanuel hitting RBI singles and Trout capping the rally with a two-run single to right for a 10-5 lead.—
Mike Digiovanna,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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How both players start this match will be fascinating to watch after Sinner won the first two sets at Roland Garros before Alcaraz rallied to win.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 July 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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