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
Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
In 2010, Democrats lost a net 63 seats, the biggest snapback since 1938.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Characters will die and the entire lab sometimes explodes, only for things to snap back to normal in the very next episode.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Noun
The team will also give away three kinds of hats — a waffle beanie, a western snapback and a home-and-away bucket hat — as well as an opening series scarf, a 1998 belt bag, a puffer vest, a patriotic aloha shirt, a poncho and a superhero pocket tee.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Jan. 2026
In 2010, Democrats lost a net 63 seats, the biggest snapback since 1938.
—Philip Elliott, Time, 6 Nov. 2025
Verb
But when his drill struck rebar, the recoil snapped back into his mouth, breaking his teeth all over again.
—Brit McCandless Farmer, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Characters will die and the entire lab sometimes explodes, only for things to snap back to normal in the very next episode.
—Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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In 2023, the company worked on fewer than fifty ransomware recoveries; last year, the total was nearly three hundred.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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The first-stage boosters made their 6th and final flights with no recovery.—
Richard Tribou,
The Orlando Sentinel,
19 Apr. 2026
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The two bodies in the bags were recovered and transported to a medical examiner’s office for autopsy, where they were identified as Cherry and Stephen.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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The structure is being brought down so first responders can safely go in and recover the two workers who are trapped under the rubble.—
Ryan Hughes,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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Alden operates more than 40 sites in the Chicago area, Rockford and Wisconsin, providing short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing and memory care.—
Robert McCoppin,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Snell will likely face hitters in the live BP situation a couple more times, eventually adding a third inning before going on a minor-league rehabilitation assignment.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
16 Apr. 2026
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The area was gridlocked with traffic, with people coming back to check on their homes and Hezbollah supporters zooming on scooters, waving the group’s flag.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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But Wilkins delivered a big throw on his last attempt and the meet invites started to come back his way.—
Scott M. Reid,
Oc Register,
17 Apr. 2026
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Having rebounded from a franchise-worst 6-21 start to earn the next-to-last berth in the NBA play-in tournament, coach Tyronn Lue’s resilient bunch could not extend its historic comeback on its home court.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The Ivišić twins give Illinois a pair of 7-footers who can shoot, rebound and protect the rim.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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At the time of Jaxon’s death, the county was nearing the end of an 18-month corrective action plan aimed at improving oversight and safety within the system.—
Julia Prodis Sulek,
Mercury News,
20 Apr. 2026
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The new Lewis House will improve inclusivity and accessibility features supporting people of all physical abilities, genders and cultural practices.—
Elliot Mann,
Twin Cities,
19 Apr. 2026
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Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics on Thursday to earn a split of their four-game series.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Wednesday night, however, Leonard was held scoreless in the fourth quarter until the final seconds as the Warriors rallied.—
Steve Galluzzo,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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