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
Nicole Grajewski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
The ability to employ snapback sanctions on Iran expires Oct. 18, 2025, which coincides with when Russia will lead the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) presidency for its rotational one-month stint.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Chappell Roan snapped back at a photographer on the MTV red carpet and has continuously asked fans to respect her boundaries.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Noun
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
The ability to employ snapback sanctions on Iran expires Oct. 18, 2025, which coincides with when Russia will lead the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) presidency for its rotational one-month stint.
—Caitlin McFall, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Verb
Stocks then snapped back, with the S & P 500 posting its third biggest single-day gain in post-World War II period.
—Sean Conlon, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2025
Chappell Roan snapped back at a photographer on the MTV red carpet and has continuously asked fans to respect her boundaries.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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Madrid sources say his recovery has not gone as well as expected while other team voices said Alaba played with pain in his knee before being substituted in last month’s 1-0 win against Getafe.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
3 May 2025
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Here are quotes from leaders in those organizations on the status of recovery efforts.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
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Agents and forensic experts from the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) recovered and analyzed key evidence from the Tesla attack, including Molotov cocktails allegedly used in the arson.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2025
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Unfortunately, Travis was not able to recover from the devastating injury, and is now retiring from football.—
Noah Camras,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 May 2025
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The rehabilitation area includes 23 tanks that range between 150 and 800 gallons, and a 100,000 gallon saltwater pool.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Just like being denied a license renewal over forgetting to submit one minor form, these individuals are blocked from redemption that values perfection over rehabilitation.—
Robert Melvin,
Baltimore Sun,
7 May 2025
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The New York Times Critic Pick came back in 2023 as well as this most recent winter.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
2 May 2025
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Now, side parts are coming back, spotted on those who once vowed never to revisit them—and looking amazing at that.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
2 May 2025
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The Liberals, who had trailed badly in the polls as recently as January, rebounded to win Monday's election.—
USA Today,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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Sabrina Carpenter’s Short N’ Sweet rebounds to No. 2, followed by Gracie Abrams’ The Secret of Us at No. 3, Billie Eilish’s Hit Me Hard and Soft at No. 4 and Tate McRae’s So Close To What at No. 5.—
Jessica Lynch,
Billboard,
2 May 2025
Verb
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He’s had to be patient this season while training under Stanley, a new coach who wanted to improve Dezeurn’s stride.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
2 May 2025
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Get regular exercise: Walking and swimming are effective ways to help improve your vascular (vein) health.—
Sarah Hudgens,
Health,
2 May 2025
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Groups will be marching on streets, rallying in communities, protesting on the local level at congressional offices, hanging banners and staging walk-ins in front of schools.—
Christopher Cann,
USA Today,
2 May 2025
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Friends of Karen began when Sheila Petersen rallied community support to help the MacInnes family care for their terminally ill daughter, Karen.—
Friends of Karen,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 11 May. 2025.
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