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
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
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
Catherine Baab, Quartz, 12 May 2025
If tariffs snap back to full force, every household will feel it.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Noun
The market is so deep in the hole that the S & P 500 could rebound by 10% and merely touch its 20-day moving average, an area where snapback bounces in downtrends often fizzle.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
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
Verb
With Washington and Beijing now agreeing to slash most reciprocal tariffs for 90 days, attention is snapping back to tech’s long-term story.
—Catherine Baab, Quartz, 12 May 2025
If tariffs snap back to full force, every household will feel it.
—Arick Wierson, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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Those who lost property in recent disasters, including Hurricane Helene and the Los Angeles wildfires, are experiencing this firsthand but there are unique solutions for disaster recovery.—
Fred Hubler,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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Cielo, a ceramicist, lost her home in the Eaton fire and plans to focus on post-fire recovery.—
Jessica Gelt,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Verb
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Quarterbacks aren’t supposed to recover from an Achilles injury in their 40s and return to throw for nearly 4,000 yards.—
Will Graves,
The Orlando Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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Then, nearly 20 days after Coone vanished, his body was recovered from near Dungeness Spit off the northern coast of Washington, according to KING.—
Brian Brant,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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In the show, created by Mindy Kaling, her character Isla Gordon takes over the family business as president of the fictional Los Angeles Waves while her older brother Cam Gordon (Justin Theroux) enters a rehabilitation facility for his drug addiction.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
31 May 2025
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One group of volunteers had been in rehabilitation from cocaine or heroin/cocaine use.—
Eva Amsen,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Aaron Boone announced that those came back clean after the 9-6 win.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 June 2025
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After an afternoon strolling through Historic Georgetown, come back to the hotel for a quick change and a pre-dinner drink at Eliza’s, the relaxed, open-air waterfront bar at the back of the property.—
Lydia Mansel,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Conclusions Stocks have rebounded as the odds of a recession have fallen.—
Bill Stone,
Forbes.com,
8 June 2025
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Could Trump cuts lead to ‘rebound’ in gun violence and deaths?—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Verb
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The lateral stretching of toe spread exercises can help improve your flexibility and motor control, protect against bunion pain and increase foot stability, Tenforde says.—
Andee Tagle,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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Pollination season was windy, cold and rainy — but supply chain problems began to improve and inventory came down.—
Annika Merrilees,
Sacbee.com,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Hundreds of people rallied outside the Los Angeles Federal Building, condemning the crackdown and demanding Huerta’s release.—
Rebecca Ellis,
Los Angeles Times,
7 June 2025
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Since the tragedy, the community of the Wenatchee Valley has rallied behind the girl's mother, Whitney Decker.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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