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
John Melloy, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
This limited-edition collection marks the first time multi-color diamonds have been placed on the strap of a snapback hat, and GRWN being the first to put diamonds in a snapback hat with a patent pending, elevating casual headwear to luxury status.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
It’s not lost on me that with all the talk directed at mothers about snapping back after baby, many of us still work hard to look camera ready even when we’re bogged down by child care duties.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Dividend investing has been completely forgotten over this bull run and is due for a snapback.
—John Melloy, CNBC, 1 Apr. 2025
This limited-edition collection marks the first time multi-color diamonds have been placed on the strap of a snapback hat, and GRWN being the first to put diamonds in a snapback hat with a patent pending, elevating casual headwear to luxury status.
—Cassell Ferere, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
Verb
And then, abruptly snapping back to reality with such a brutal dramatic punch that it almost feels scripted in advance, Panahi all but swallows his own tongue.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 28 Jan. 2025
It’s not lost on me that with all the talk directed at mothers about snapping back after baby, many of us still work hard to look camera ready even when we’re bogged down by child care duties.
—Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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Initial evidence suggests the practice may support the immune system, boost mood, improve circulation, decrease inflammation, relieve pain, and increase muscle recovery, though much more research is necessary to support these findings.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
23 Apr. 2025
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Net charge-offs refer to the amount of debt a bank has written off as uncollectible, minus any recoveries.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
23 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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Also within park grounds is the Nairobi Animal Orphanage, a treatment and rehabilitation center for cheetahs, lions, monkeys and other animals injured by poachers.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
25 Apr. 2025
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There also will be clinical services, including physical and occupational therapies, speech pathology services, and specialized programs dedicated to neurological, stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and amputation rehabilitation.—
Stephanie Lam,
Mercury News,
25 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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That Seguin came back is one of those modern medical marvels, but he can’t be expected to carry too much.—
Mac Engel,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2025
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Even commercial real estate has rebounded while taxi trips have increased by 20%.—
Brian Fritsch,
New York Daily News,
21 Apr. 2025
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But with tariff and recession concerns gripping the market, deal activity has not rebounded as much as expected during the president’s first few months in office.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
21 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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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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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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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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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.
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