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
Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Had the snapback not been triggered, October 18 would have marked the official end of the 10-year JCPOA, at which point the option to reimpose previous UN sanctions and restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program would expire and the Security Council would close Iran’s nuclear file.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
After a 1-for-13 ride on the struggle bus against Duke last Monday and a wobbly first few minutes Saturday against SMU (five turnovers in his first nine minutes), Brown’s game seemed to snap back into form in the second half versus the Mustangs.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Noun
In 2010, Democrats lost a net 63 seats, the biggest snapback since 1938.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Had the snapback not been triggered, October 18 would have marked the official end of the 10-year JCPOA, at which point the option to reimpose previous UN sanctions and restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program would expire and the Security Council would close Iran’s nuclear file.
—Melissa Bell, CNN Money, 29 Oct. 2025
Verb
Sometimes, those gates can snap back and deliver a parting gift – a smack on the backside.
—Los Angeles Times, 15 Feb. 2026
After a 1-for-13 ride on the struggle bus against Duke last Monday and a wobbly first few minutes Saturday against SMU (five turnovers in his first nine minutes), Brown’s game seemed to snap back into form in the second half versus the Mustangs.
—John Hollinger, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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This dynamic, known in counseling circles as partner-blame, is well documented in Christian purity and addiction-recovery literature.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
29 Mar. 2026
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Injury updates Dodgers utility players Tommy Edman (right ankle surgery recovery) and Kiké Hernández (left elbow surgery recovery) took early batting practice on the field Saturday afternoon.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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The machine was later recovered with the safe intact.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026
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This grant will directly strengthen the infrastructure behind its weekly food distribution, increase the volume of food that can be recovered and provided, and ensure that families across the community continue to have consistent access to fresh, healthy food, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The position consults with medical, social work, rehabilitation, education, nursing, custody and other personnel regarding program planning and evaluation and the development of direct and indirect services — with medical and other clinical consultation as necessary.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
25 Mar. 2026
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In one air strike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation centre last week, 400 people were killed, according to Afghan officials.—
Harriet Marsden,
TheWeek,
24 Mar. 2026
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Homecoming for Pope Jordan Pope scored 12 points in 33 minutes for Texas playing in his native Bay Area, coming back after suffering a broken foot late in a second-round win over Gonzaga.—
Janie McCauley,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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Jurors in Santa Fe quickly came back in favor of the state Tuesday afternoon.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 Mar. 2026
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And then Eriksson Ek ended the game in the dying seconds with a wrist shot from up close off a Brock Faber rebound.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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On the ensuing possession, San Diego State’s Naomi Panganiban missed a 3-point attempt and the Jayhawks rebounded the ball.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Sacramento improved its position in the lottery standings, gaining ground on the Nets and Indiana Pacers, who beat the Miami Heat 135-118 after losing 18 of their last 19 games.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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Albin is confident the offensive line will improve this season, allowing the signal callers to take command of the offense.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
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Rallies held before court hearing Groups of demonstrators gathered outside the courthouse to rally both in favor of and against Maduro.—
Regina Garcia Cano,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The community rallied soon after Rodarte’s death to say farewell at a solemn procession through the streets of Marysville, from which his body was transported to a funeral home in Placer County.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 1 Apr. 2026.
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