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
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Bulls now point to regulatory clarity and cheap valuation as fuel for another snapback.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
But they were snapped back to reality by Michael King on Monday as the Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 1-0, in the opener of a three-game series between the National League West’s top teams.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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Noun
But those efforts appear to run over multiple years and is not an immediate wartime snapback.
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CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Bulls now point to regulatory clarity and cheap valuation as fuel for another snapback.
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Bloomberg,
Oc Register,
4 Feb. 2026
Verb
An edgy confrontation The Rangers were still seething as Keenan attempted to address the team following a demoralizing 3-1 loss, with a few snapping back or muttering under their breath.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
But they were snapped back to reality by Michael King on Monday as the Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 1-0, in the opener of a three-game series between the National League West’s top teams.
—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
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Moshe Kasher spent Father’s Day in recovery after a cancer diagnosis and throat surgery.
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The goal was originally for Edman to return in time for spring training, but the recovery took longer than expected.
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Curacao attempted to recover from a lopsided defeat against Germany.
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The consensus seems to be that the Mavs will target a point guard, which makes sense as the Mavs’ current lead guard, Kyrie Irving, is 34 and missed all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.
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While Rosario’s error was the only mishap that came back to bite Schlittler, the club didn’t play the cleanest game throughout the night.
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But that’s not what kept players coming back.
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Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
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Contemporary Pilates This form of Pilates blends classical principles with modern scientific developments and rehabilitation techniques.
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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The Sparks improved to 7-0 in games when the four-time All-Star has six-plus assists (Plum had seven), and the team posted a season-high 28 assists.
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Despite being the much smaller team, the Valkyries only lost the rebounding battle 34-32.
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After all travel dropped during the pandemic, most transit agencies rebounded slowly, but long-distance bus and rail ridership shot back up.
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Bald eagle fans from around the country are rallying behind one of Big Bear's most famous families ahead of a planned Fourth of July fireworks show in the Southern California mountain town.
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Morocco would rally to a 4-2 victory, advancing to the next round as Haiti’s journey ended.
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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