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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Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 July 2024
In addition, the United States and its allies should supplement the coercive pressure being applied to Russia with efforts to make peace a more attractive option, such as conditional sanctions relief—with snapback clauses for noncompliance—that could prompt compromise.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2023
Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Airlines that delayed maintenance during the travel slump then raced to get airplanes into shape to fly when demand snapped back, but faced worker and experience shortages and shortfalls of key items from engine components to aircraft seats.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
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Noun
Trending on Billboard Gambino took centerstage in a pair of Chubbies, a yellow button-down and white snapback.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 7 July 2024
In addition, the United States and its allies should supplement the coercive pressure being applied to Russia with efforts to make peace a more attractive option, such as conditional sanctions relief—with snapback clauses for noncompliance—that could prompt compromise.
—Samuel Charap, Foreign Affairs, 5 June 2023
Verb
But the Relationship Took a Dark Turn Jenn then snapped back, asking why Devin went out clubbing in New York City with another one of her suitors, Jeremy, just hours after their split.
—Liza Esquibias, Peoplemag, 4 Sep. 2024
Airlines that delayed maintenance during the travel slump then raced to get airplanes into shape to fly when demand snapped back, but faced worker and experience shortages and shortfalls of key items from engine components to aircraft seats.
—Leslie Josephs, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2024
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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