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
Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
An investor who sold during the market selloff on Monday likely wouldn't have foreseen the market snapback only three days later, when the S&P 500 rose 2.3%.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2024
Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Then, travel demand snapped back faster than expected, climbing in earnest in 2022 and leaving airlines without experienced employees like customer service agents.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2024
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Noun
The snapback provisions are not the only economic leverage these countries have over Tehran.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
An investor who sold during the market selloff on Monday likely wouldn't have foreseen the market snapback only three days later, when the S&P 500 rose 2.3%.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2024
Verb
But economists say these factors are temporary and expect job growth to snap back.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 5 Nov. 2024
Then, travel demand snapped back faster than expected, climbing in earnest in 2022 and leaving airlines without experienced employees like customer service agents.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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Related Articles In the 1970s, Ms. Howard acknowledged her alcoholism and went into recovery.—
Jacques Kelly,
Baltimore Sun,
17 Jan. 2025
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Set within the Raffles London at The OWO, the program has been designed by movement, recovery, and nutrition experts and caters to all fitness levels.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes,
17 Jan. 2025
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The analysis, according to Lewin, confirmed the shell casings recovered at the shooting scene were most likely fired from a 9mm handgun.—
James Queally,
Los Angeles Times,
25 Jan. 2025
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In Southern California, sights as common as a crowded freeway help explain why wildfires have become a universal threat—and why some Angelenos are less equipped than others to recover from the devastation those fires cause.—
Hannah Giorgis,
The Atlantic,
24 Jan. 2025
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Visit Animals At Emerald Coast Wildlife Refuge This wildlife rehabilitation center has aided opossums, squirrels, turtles, pelicans, and many more native species.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
17 Jan. 2025
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But the consistent presence of drug rehabilitation and criminal offenses dominating the background of potential candidates for the award led the league to eventually abandon it.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Jan. 2025
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And there have been a number of executive orders that have caused, already jobs to start coming back into our country, which is a core part of lowering prices.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Mobile card game Marvel Snap is coming back to app stores, starting with Google Play.—
Wes Davis,
The Verge,
25 Jan. 2025
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McCaffrey rebounded from an opening-series fumble in last year’s Super Bowl to produce 80 yards both rushing and receiving in the 25-22 overtime loss to the Chiefs. 2.—
Cam Inman,
The Mercury News,
28 Jan. 2025
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Pensacola, which saw nine inches of snow last week, will rebound to a range of low-50s mornings to highs in the 60s and 70 by Friday.—
Howard Cohen,
Miami Herald,
27 Jan. 2025
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Houston improved to 8-0 in the league and 16-3 overall.—
Gary Bedore,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2025
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Cooper Flagg scored 24 points, grabbed seven rebounds and dished out six assists playing 39 of 40 minutes in the Duke Blue Devils’ 63-56 victory over the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on Saturday. Duke, the No. 2 team in the nation, improved to 17-2 and 9-0 against ACC opponents.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
26 Jan. 2025
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Boys hockey Junior Caiden Brady dialed up a hat trick for Winchester (7-6), rallying past Watertown/Wakefield, 6-3, in a Middlesex League crossover matchup.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
25 Jan. 2025
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Health care was the second-best performer, rallying a week after the newsmaking JPMorgan Healthcare Conference.—
Jeff Marks,Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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