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
Jack Irvin, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But some have questioned how long the administration will allow negotiations to persist as JCPOA-era snapback sanctions expire in October 2025.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Catherine Baab, Quartz, 12 May 2025
If tariffs snap back to full force, every household will feel it.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
During the stream, which has since been deleted and re-uploaded by fans, Kiss of Life wore oversized chains, snapback hats, cornrows and large hoop earrings.
—Jack Irvin, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
But some have questioned how long the administration will allow negotiations to persist as JCPOA-era snapback sanctions expire in October 2025.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Verb
With Washington and Beijing now agreeing to slash most reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, attention is snapping back to tech’s long-term story.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 12 May 2025
If tariffs snap back to full force, every household will feel it.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
Noun
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Those who lost property in recent disasters, including Hurricane Helene and the Los Angeles wildfires, are experiencing this firsthand but there are unique solutions for disaster recovery.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Cielo, a ceramicist, lost her home in the Eaton fire and plans to focus on post-fire recovery.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
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Then, nearly 20 days after Coone vanished, his body was recovered from near Dungeness Spit off the northern coast of Washington, according to KING.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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Iran's Military Setbacks The missile fuel shipments come as Iran seeks to recover from Israeli strikes that targeted its missile production facilities and proxy forces across Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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These require the girl to routinely checking in with doctors monitoring her recovery, get MRI scans every three months, attend rehabilitation therapy sessions and take medication to prevent seizures.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
12 June 2025
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Last year, the renovation for the hotel won a La Jolla Historical Society Jewel Award for rehabilitation of a non-residential structure.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
12 June 2025
Verb
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How did the Pacers come back to win Game 1 of the NBA Finals?—
Tony East,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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After an afternoon strolling through Historic Georgetown, come back to the hotel for a quick change and a pre-dinner drink at Eliza’s, the relaxed, open-air waterfront bar at the back of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Conclusions Stocks have rebounded as the odds of a recession have fallen.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Could Trump cuts lead to ‘rebound’ in gun violence and deaths?—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Doing so not only creates a tidier physical space but also improves mental space since you’re not left dwelling on what to do with your things.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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Levy said that if the political climate doesn’t improve, business for him will likely be even worse in 2026.—
Jason Carroll,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Through it all though, Alexander is grateful for how the fans rallied behind her and protected the groundwork that Living Single laid for Friends and the many similar sitcoms that followed.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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Both campaigns rallied heavily in Arizona, but Trump, who made just one trip to the state early in his campaign, was able to come within five points of winning it.—
Annabella Rosciglione,
The Washington Examiner,
7 June 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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