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
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
Verb
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The operation recovered a total of 15 bodies: eight members of PRCS, six from Civil Defense, and one UNRWA employee.—
Gianluca Mezzofiore,
CNN Money,
7 Apr. 2025
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Griffin spent most of the 2024-25 season recovering from an ACL tear suffered last January and averaged less than seven minutes per game during UConn’s championship run, but the time couldn’t have mattered less to Griffin.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
7 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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The Fire will provide an additional $8 million, with half going toward the rehabilitation of Brooks Homes and the other half earmarked for a community center for local CHA residents and a parking lot for William Jones Apartments, the Chicago Fire and CHA told the Tribune in March.—
Lizzie Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Apr. 2025
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The Royals came back from a 2-0 deficit.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2025
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But in his 20 years coming back to this tournament, Rose’s chances to go on and convert for a win haven’t had an energy quite like the one that permeated the property Thursday afternoon.—
Gabby Herzig,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Can a film festival help a community rebound from a natural disaster?—
Christian Blauvelt,
IndieWire,
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
Verb
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Swim in Cold Water Some research indicates that swimming in cold water can improve menopause symptoms, including hot flashes.—
Sarah Jividen,
Health,
15 Feb. 2025
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As a result, the level of prediction accuracy was increased significantly, which improved the ability of the company to react to emerging external factors.—
Alexandra Harbert,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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At first, the dollar rallied as U.S. interest rates rose on the back of Trump’s inflationary policies, including tariffs, deportations, and proposed tax cuts.—
Edward Fishman,
Foreign Affairs,
8 Apr. 2025
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Stocks rallied early Tuesday amid optimism on the administration beginning negotiations with various countries, but turned back into red territory before day's end as the world braced for the additional Trump tariffs soon being put in place.—
Alexandra Hutzler,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 21 Apr. 2025.
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