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
Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
With the deal set to expire in October, the snapback mechanism could reinstate sanctions that had been lifted.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey had TD catches and Vidal rushed for a career-high 126 yards for the Chargers (8-4), who snapped back from an embarrassing loss at Jacksonville for their fourth win in five games to keep pressure on the Denver Broncos atop the AFC West.
—CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Just as Alexis Bellino flubbed her second chance by aligning herself too closely with Johnny J, an Ed Hardy snapback that refuses to die, Gretchen is ruining hers by trying to relitigate things from the Obama Administration.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
With the deal set to expire in October, the snapback mechanism could reinstate sanctions that had been lifted.
—Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
If Congress lets the enhancements expire, the system snaps back to the old rules overnight.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
Quentin Johnston and Ladd McConkey had TD catches and Vidal rushed for a career-high 126 yards for the Chargers (8-4), who snapped back from an embarrassing loss at Jacksonville for their fourth win in five games to keep pressure on the Denver Broncos atop the AFC West.
—CBS News, 1 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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Nestled in the green hills of the Pacific Palisades and just miles from the Pacific Ocean, community members gathered for an afternoon service and concert to grieve, heal and remember — remember homes lost, remember their lives before displacement and remember to find hope in recovery.—
Camelia Heins,
Daily News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Right after the Eaton and Palisades Fires, county and city leaders promised a fast, efficient and safe recovery, but fewer than a thousand actual buildings are under construction one year later.—
Kirk Siegler,
NPR,
7 Jan. 2026
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The 2026 Games are scheduled to begin in less than a month, giving Kim a short window to recover and pursue her third consecutive gold medal in the halfpipe.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 Jan. 2026
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When Pritchard lost control of the ball, dove on the floor to recover it and fed a pass to White for an open three, Andrew Nembhard canned a three of his own a minute later.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Jan. 2026
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The property, built in 1964, has had minimal upgrades since construction and requires substantial rehabilitation, according to Rodriguez.—
Walker Armstrong,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026
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Wolves of Wiltshire — a small exotic animal charity based in Wiltshire — stepped in to help with the rehabilitation of the wolf-like dogs with help from 8 Below Husky Rescue.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
14 Jan. 2026
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In a strange bit of timing, that backdrop has suddenly come back into view.—
Seija Rankin,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Jan. 2026
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There's this inevitable kind of process underway of the bundle coming back.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 Jan. 2026
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Janowski and forward Isaiah Johnson-Arigu led the Tommies in rebounding, with five boards apiece.—
Staff Report,
Twin Cities,
16 Jan. 2026
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But Southern Miss' combination of outside shooting and size on the interior proved too much for Texas State (7-9, 3-3 in Sun Belt), who were out-rebounded 47 to 34.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
15 Jan. 2026
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The Carolina Panthers’ defense improved in almost every major statistical category from 2024 to 2025.—
Mike Kaye
January 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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Tapascott said everything improves when weight drops, from acceleration to braking and efficiency.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
8 Jan. 2026
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The biotech company rallied 13%, adding to a 30% rally in the previous session that was sparked by strong guidance for its bladder cancer drug Anktiva.—
Liz Napolitano,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2026
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The Celtics trailed by as many as 19 points in the first half and 13 in the third quarter before rallying for a 119-114 win at the Kaseya Center.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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