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
Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Those sanctions are set to expire on October 18 unless one of the remaining parties of the deal — Russia, China, or a member of the E3 — triggers the snapback option.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The hearing will come two weeks after Kennedy defended his tenure as the nation’s top health official during a contentious Senate hearing, snapping back at lawmakers who pressed him on the recent upheaval at the CDC and changes to vaccine policy.
—Elvia Limon - 09, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
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Noun
Israel’s Ambassador to the UN, Danny Danon, also welcomed the snapback, calling it an important step toward stopping the country’s nuclear program and increasing pressure on the Iranian regime.
—Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
Those sanctions are set to expire on October 18 unless one of the remaining parties of the deal — Russia, China, or a member of the E3 — triggers the snapback option.
—Natasha Turak, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2025
Verb
Now, 29-44 year olds are snapping back and embracing their generational pride.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The hearing will come two weeks after Kennedy defended his tenure as the nation’s top health official during a contentious Senate hearing, snapping back at lawmakers who pressed him on the recent upheaval at the CDC and changes to vaccine policy.
—Elvia Limon - 09, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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Aliyah Boston previously defended her teammate's decision to end her season and continue her recovery amid the team's playoff run.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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On recovery, the fan collapses just as quickly, reducing drag.—
John Drake,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to the World Meteorological Organization, the ozone layer is on track to recover to 1980 levels by 2040 globally, by 2045 in the Arctic, and by 2066 over Antarctica.—
Dianne Plummer,
Forbes.com,
16 Sep. 2025
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This ability to recover instantly gives the MAV a major advantage.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Sep. 2025
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Steven Sharp, 55 and paralyzed from the waist down, checked in at Diablo Valley Post Acute in April 2024 for six weeks of post-surgery rehabilitation, the lawsuit in Contra Costa County Superior Court said.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
19 Sep. 2025
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The campus includes assisted living, skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities and caregiver services are also available.—
Liz Ohanesian,
Oc Register,
19 Sep. 2025
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Zandalasini will be playing in her fourth game since coming back from a calf injury that kept her sidelined for eight contests.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
17 Sep. 2025
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Alfonso Ribeiro and Julianne Hough returned as hosts, while Derek Hough, Bruno Tonioli and Carrie Ann Inaba (who had to miss the premiere due to an illness) also came back to judge the competition.—
Joelle Goldstein,
PEOPLE,
17 Sep. 2025
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The Mercury also out rebounded the Liberty 28-15.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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North Side will look to rebound after a bye week.—
Raul Avila,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Sep. 2025
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Skilled operators will harness technology to improve efficiency and resilience.—
Maurice Obeid,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The divine-smelling duo pumps up thin strands like any volumizing formula, but then uses botanical extracts (pea sprout) and Capixyl (made from a biomimetic peptide and red clover extract) to improve scalp health.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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This play seemed to be the dagger; the Liberty would again rally behind Stewart, but poor shot selection and fourth quarter turnovers cost them the game.—
Allison Smith,
Forbes.com,
20 Sep. 2025
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In the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination, the Culture & Christianity Conference where he was scheduled to speak at World Outreach Church in Murfreesboro rallied attendees to advance the gospel that Kirk championed.—
Liam Adams,
Nashville Tennessean,
20 Sep. 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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