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
Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
If Congress lets the enhancements expire, the system snaps back to the old rules overnight.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 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
Just then, Dick loses his hold on Pennywise, who snaps back awake.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
If Congress lets the enhancements expire, the system snaps back to the old rules overnight.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 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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Efforts in recent years have focused on recovering ancient grape varieties and highlighting the distinctive conditions of the islands.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Agents also recovered two helmets and body armor, according to the DOJ.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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After eight months in rehabilitation at SeaWorld Orlando, a manatee and her calf were returned to their home in the Florida Keys on Wednesday.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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With the new rehabilitation area, the aquarium is going from being able to treat one or two turtles at a time to up to four.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2026
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That's because the House of Representatives will almost certainly have to come back and approve it.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
30 Jan. 2026
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Build the community that keeps people coming back.—
Jodie Cook,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Shares fell during his time in government but rebounded sharply in December, reaching a record high amid intense market interest in AI.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
29 Jan. 2026
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Trump has a long history of rebounding from failure, including from bankruptcy, political failure, impeachment, four criminal indictments, and 34 criminal convictions.—
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld,
Time,
29 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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University of Miami basketball fans who stayed up for Wednesday’s late-night game against Stanford were treated to a thriller, as the Hurricanes wore down sensational freshman guard Ebuka Okorie and rallied late to beat the Cardinal 79-70 at the Watsco Center.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2026
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Gold can continue to rally as private investors increasingly look to the precious metal as an equity hedge, according to JPMorgan.—
Alex Harring,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2026
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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