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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1
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
Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
The casting is, indeed, exemplary—a minute’s silence for Bob the Drag Queen’s incredible snapbacks—but something is snagging my enjoyment.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The sun barely sniffs the horizon there before snapping back into its shell, and that suits me just fine.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Feb. 2025
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Noun
The market rout may have reached levels that typically signify a snapback, according to BTIG’s Jonathan Krinsky, who uses charts to make buying and selling decisions.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025
The casting is, indeed, exemplary—a minute’s silence for Bob the Drag Queen’s incredible snapbacks—but something is snagging my enjoyment.
—Raven Smith, Vogue, 12 Feb. 2025
Verb
Rather than ignoring these feelings or forcing yourself to immediately snap back into your routine, take a moment to acknowledge them.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 19 Mar. 2025
The sun barely sniffs the horizon there before snapping back into its shell, and that suits me just fine.
—Murr Brewster, The Christian Science Monitor, 19 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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Sri Lanka worried that its economic recovery would be derailed as its clothing industry faced new tariffs from its most important export market.—
Time,
Time,
10 Apr. 2025
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However, Mariners executive vice president/general manager Justin Hollander appeared optimistic about Robles' recovery and downplayed surgery concerns.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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They are all expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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Six patients who were hospitalized in relation to the shooting are in stable condition and expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare said Friday.—
Dalia Faheid,
CNN Money,
19 Apr. 2025
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Harry was accompanied by a contingent from the Invictus Games Foundation, including four veterans who have been through similar rehabilitation experiences.—
Brian Melley,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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Harry, who spent 10 years in the British Army, was accompanied by a contingent from the Invictus Games Foundation, including four veterans with similar rehabilitation experiences.—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
10 Apr. 2025
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Tiffany came back like a Malibu Barbie House afire.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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United had just come back from a 2-0 defeat to PSG at Old Trafford to defeat Thomas Tuchel’s side 3-1 away with a 94th-minute penalty in front of 3,000 away fans in the Parisian rain.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
20 Apr. 2025
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With the evolution of Deni Avdija, Malone would have a 6'9 playmaker, who can scan the floor, rebound at a high level, and offer scoring in a variety of ways.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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For Shawn, watching his father rebound again and again taught him resilience—and the value of defining success on your own terms.—
Jasmine Browley,
Essence,
9 Apr. 2025
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Sporting improved to 2-6-1 in MLS regular-season play, winning its second match of 2025.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
20 Apr. 2025
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If each of us could do one small good deed daily, the world would be improved.—
Maria Zimina,
New York Daily News,
20 Apr. 2025
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In early April, opponents of Mr. Trump and billionaire Musk rallied across the U.S. to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In Los Angeles, demonstrators protesting the Trump administration’s deportation policies rallied outside a downtown Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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