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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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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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 the young players, some of whom shouldered the blame in that disaster against the Penguins, learned to play supporting roles in coming back from a 1-0 deficit Thursday.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
11 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
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With the evolution of Deni Avdija, Malone would have a 6'9 playmaker, who can scan the floor, rebound at a high level, and offer scoring in a variety of ways.—
Morten Stig Jensen,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The change is aimed at easing administrative burdens and improving accessibility to services for people who need help with both substance use and mental health, according to Pritzker’s office and advocates.—
Jeremy Gorner,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Feb. 2025
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The increasing role of data science and data analytics is recognized by businesses across all industries and used to improve decision-making through predictive analytics, get a competitive edge, and increase their general efficiency.—
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 22 Apr. 2025.
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