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
The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Causes of Saggy Skin Sagging skin happens when the skin loses its natural elasticity, which is the ability to stretch and snap back into place.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 28 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
Waiting for them in the second round are the Florida Panthers, who immediately snapped back into defending-champ mode against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
Causes of Saggy Skin Sagging skin happens when the skin loses its natural elasticity, which is the ability to stretch and snap back into place.
—Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 28 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
Noun
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Within 48 hours, enough users and admins were complaining that the update was booting their computers to a BitLocker recovery screen in a weird startup loop, that Microsoft had to take notice.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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This could be linked to the improved muscle recovery between runs and other workouts.—
Devinder Bains,
Glamour,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The rest of the original 250 hostages have either been released, rescued or had their bodies recovered.—
Kathryn Palmer,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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With about three minutes left, Tatum dove for a loose ball, which Knicks guard OG Anunoby recovered.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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And there are 18 additional beds dedicated to rehabilitation, a major function of any neurology program.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Having bounced around uncaring foster homes as a child, Mike maintains minimal contact with his adoptive parents and is skeptical about how much help the authorities can provide with his rehabilitation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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The music featured on the full-length has come back into focus recently thanks to Gaga’s Coachella headlining sets and her historic performance in Rio de Janeiro — all of which reminded the world to begin streaming the project once more.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Ally Robinson, a mom of two from Manchester in the UK, had just come back from a family lunch with her wife Chelsea, their two sons Harrison and Riley, and her sister-in-law and niece when all hell broke loose.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
Verb
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Is the drop in births just a blip, and will the fertility rate rebound soon?—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
16 May 2025
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Some avoidable, simple mistakes cost them — early foul trouble has a unique way of interrupting rhythm and flow, boxing out and not being overpowered by a team that is neck and neck in the rebounding department for the postseason — those are good places to start.—
Kelly Iko,
New York Times,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The program seeks to tackle the issue through nutrition, physical activity, cutting back on medications and improving food and drug quality and safety.—
Swapna Venugopal Ramaswamy,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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However, this premium valuation appears justified when considering the company’s extraordinary growth trajectory and improving profitability metrics.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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Ocasio-Cortez, however, has hit the trail across America, attempting to rally grassroots communities within the party to get reenergized about the Democratic movement following the election loss.—
Amanda Castro,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 May 2025
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On a day when the S&P closed positive - and tech and energy sectors rallied 1.5%-2% on easing U.S.-China tensions and cooling inflation - pharma and biotech ETFs crashed >2%.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 May 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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