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
Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2025
Yet, snapback expires in less than 9 months, on Oct. 18.
—Michael Makovsky and John Hannah, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Bryan West, The Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2024
The polar vortex has been snapping back and forth from a normal to a stretched state with unusual frequency this year, hence all of the cold snaps, Cohen said.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Iran will claim that the snapback would end the possibility of negotiations, but Trump should not be dissuaded by that ploy.
—Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2025
Yet, snapback expires in less than 9 months, on Oct. 18.
—Michael Makovsky and John Hannah, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
Pundits and skeptics are already saying Travis Kelce is distracted, but his coach Andy Reid is snapping back.
—Bryan West, The Tennessean, 27 Sep. 2024
The polar vortex has been snapping back and forth from a normal to a stretched state with unusual frequency this year, hence all of the cold snaps, Cohen said.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
Noun
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Post-run recovery is another aspect of running that is crucial to keeping you running longer and faster.—
Nora Colomer,
FOXNews.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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Meanwhile, in Europe, many sports organizations have long made zero waste the standard, diverting 100% of waste from landfill through a combination of reduction, recycling, composting, food recovery, energy-from-waste, and rainwater and groundwater recovery.—
Claire Poole,
Forbes.com,
30 Mar. 2025
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The specimens were all recovered from the Kachin region of northern Myanmar.—
Paul Du Quenoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Mar. 2025
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Ghost guns recovered by police rose dramatically before new rules The number of ghost guns recovered by police and reported to the government rose from 1,600 in 2017 to more than 19,000 in 2021.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
26 Mar. 2025
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Among the beneficiaries are inpatient rehabilitation centers, as the next generation of seniors has more comorbidities than earlier generations, analyst Ann Hynes said.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
20 Mar. 2025
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The phone call between Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump has marked the latest chapter in the rehabilitation of the Russian president spearheaded by his U.S. counterpart.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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The two came back to the apartment together and attempted to open Kercher’s door.—
Lynsey Eidell,
People.com,
27 Mar. 2025
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The no-name Marlins did, too, coming back to win the game in the ninth inning, 5-4.—
Dave Hyde,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Re-Emerging Enthusiasm for Private Markets Despite liquidity concerns, LP enthusiasm for private markets is rebounding.—
Alex Lazarow,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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The stock could turn up at any time and the broader market could rebound in the second quarter, lifting investor confidence in IPOs.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
28 Mar. 2025
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By integrating state-of-the-art wildlife crossings with federal, state, and private funding, NDOT tackles pressing environmental challenges while improving roadway safety.—
Noël Fletcher,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Alexander should be able to step in right away and improve a defensive line room as a violent, physical interior presence.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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Nevarez and Mountain West leaders rallied to hold it together.—
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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The movement, which takes its name from a defiant ice hockey gesture made famous by Canadian NHL legend Gordie Howe, has seen its slogan become a rallying cry nationwide against the U.S. President’s trade war and threats of annexation.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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