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
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
The expiration of the snapback mechanism in October 2025 gives the United States a time frame in which to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement and potentially extend or revise the deal’s terms.
—Nicole Grajewski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Waiting for them in the second round are the Florida Panthers, who immediately snapped back into defending-champ mode against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Noun
The market is so deep in the hole that the S & P 500 could rebound by 10% and merely touch its 20-day moving average, an area where snapback bounces in downtrends often fizzle.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
The expiration of the snapback mechanism in October 2025 gives the United States a time frame in which to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement and potentially extend or revise the deal’s terms.
—Nicole Grajewski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
In October, Moser introduced the Pioneer Retrograde Seconds, a model featuring a distinctive complication that measures 30 seconds before snapping back to its starting position.
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Waiting for them in the second round are the Florida Panthers, who immediately snapped back into defending-champ mode against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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These data points inform TD Cowen’s view that Starbucks’ same-store sales recovery in North America in the coming years will not progress as fast as Wall Street currently expects.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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The class encompasses information about exercises to prepare the mother for birth, relaxation and coping techniques, pain control options, labor positioning, induction and C-section basics, recovery and welcoming baby.—
Orlando Sentinel Staff,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 May 2025
Verb
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As with Botman, Lascelles has been recovering from a long-term knee injury and has not featured since March 2024.—
Chris Waugh,
New York Times,
6 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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In the show, created by Mindy Kaling, her character Isla Gordon takes over the family business as president of the fictional Los Angeles Waves while her older brother Cam Gordon (Justin Theroux) enters a rehabilitation facility for his drug addiction.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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One group of volunteers had been in rehabilitation from cocaine or heroin/cocaine use.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Aaron Boone announced that those came back clean after the 9-6 win.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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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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Amazon and Google parent Alphabet are among Goldman Sachs’ top picks in the internet segment to rebound in the second half of the year.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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However, two of the pop star’s most successful singles have managed to rebound and reappear on the same tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Conditions are not expected to significantly improve anytime soon.—
Caroline Petrow-Cohen,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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The lateral stretching of toe spread exercises can help improve your flexibility and motor control, protect against bunion pain and increase foot stability, Tenforde says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Hundreds of people rallied outside the Los Angeles Federal Building, condemning the crackdown and demanding Huerta’s release.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Since the tragedy, the community of the Wenatchee Valley has rallied behind the girl's mother, Whitney Decker.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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