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
Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Yes, the Street is looking for a big snapback in profits for 2025, but that’s in large part because 2024 was dreadful.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Much depends on whether the pause leads to something more lasting or if tariffs snap back into place at the end of the window.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Sunday Swagger’s Baggy snapback has a small, funny golf bag logo and Sunday Swagger’s classic script on the side.
—Christopher Murray, FOXNews.com, 9 Apr. 2025
Yes, the Street is looking for a big snapback in profits for 2025, but that’s in large part because 2024 was dreadful.
—Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025
Verb
Include a snap-back trigger: if Iran refuses inspectors access to any clandestine facility, all sanctions automatically snap back into place.
—Kazem Kazerounian, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2025
Much depends on whether the pause leads to something more lasting or if tariffs snap back into place at the end of the window.
—Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 10 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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The industry has only been looking at its first chance for a strong, sustained recovery starting in the first half of this year.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
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Car manufacturing may be resource-heavy but electric vehicles could help end our dependance on fossil fuels, making the factories a symbol of environmental recovery, not damage.—
Oscar Holland,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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Their multi-disciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners and therapists have the knowledge and experience to support clients to cope, recover, and break free from mental illness.—
Rhiannon Frater,
USA Today,
30 June 2025
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Authorities in Kootenai County, Idaho, said the body of the man recovered on the mountain is believed to be the only suspect responsible for the deadly shootings.—
Brittney Melton,
NPR,
30 June 2025
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The Jewel Award for rehabilitation recognizes owners who repair, alter and make additions to a property, adapting it to contemporary use while preserving its historic, cultural or architectural character.—
Noah Lyons,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 June 2025
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In addition to schooling, job training, and addiction rehabilitation, Double R Ranch provides the unique opportunity for its residents to take care of goats, sheep, chickens and horses living on its 35 acres.—
Lillian Ashworth,
Oc Register,
19 June 2025
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And on Monday, even before the shopping window officially started, more deals: Nicolas Batum will come back to the Clippers, his agency said, on a two-year deal, while Joe Ingles agreed to return to the Timberwolves.—
Tim Reynolds,
Chicago Tribune,
1 July 2025
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His original rolling paper brand, Lion Papers, came back from production missing a critical detail: the adhesive strip.—
Javier Hasse,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Thai stocks are also rebounding after slumping more than 20% this year amid concerns over a deteriorating economic outlook and escalating domestic political tensions.—
Phisanu Phromchanya,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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But Lovell and Haise rebound from the disappointment and the launch goes off without a hitch.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
29 June 2025
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Built on the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 chip and 8GB of RAM as the Quest 3, the 3S boasts high-fidelity hand tracking, full-color passthrough and improved thermal efficiency.—
Anna Tingley,
Variety,
1 July 2025
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True innovation involves measurable outcomes, not just activity—scaling solutions, improving efficiency or creating value for users.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Progress in Brussels: $9 Billion to Save 8 Million Lives On June 25th, the same day a NATO summit was taking place in Hague, the European Commission and the Gates Foundation helped rally world leaders and philanthropists to commit $9 billion at a landmark summit in Brussels.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
1 July 2025
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Though various industries, including the fashion community, have rallied to help support local residents rebuild their lives in the aftermath of the historic damage, many Angelenos are still in the process of taking stock of what was lost.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
1 July 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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