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noun

ˈsnap-ˌbak

Definition of snapback

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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verb

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

Noun

Somewhat surprisingly, in the past, five-week losing streaks for the S & P 500 have been followed by poor near-term returns on average rather than forceful snapbacks, according to multiple such studies. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 Each hat is a pre-curved snapback and comes in the team's typical colorway. — Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Verb

The roller-coaster ride for AI stocks snapped back down Tuesday and dragged Wall Street lower. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026 It can also be lifted using a folding slow-rebound grip that doesn't jarringly snap back down when released. — Ben Coxworth july 03, New Atlas, 3 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for snapback

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Noun

By adjusting the electron-trapping layer, the researchers could tune the device’s current recovery time across an approximately fivefold range.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Aug. 2026
Her physical injuries Testimony early in the week focused on the extent of Clancy’s physical injuries and medical recovery after her suicide attempt.

— Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of recovery

Verb

They were being recovered with the assistance of Phoenix police homicide unit when Benavidez spoke with reporters.

— Phil Helsel, NBC news, 6 Aug. 2026
Most people recover without treatment after 4 to 7 days, but the illness can be severe or even life-threatening in some people, including young children, the elderly, and people with weak immune systems.

— Dominique Mosbergen, Time, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

Bradford, now in the rotation, and Montgomery, pitching out of the bullpen, both had elbow surgery and hadn't pitched in the big leagues since 2024 before coming back last week.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026
After taking the 1975 season off to recover and rehabilitate, John came back with a strong 1976 season before winning at least 20 games in three of the next four campaigns.

— David K. Li, NBC news, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of come back

Noun

Combs is participating in a drug-abuse rehabilitation program at FCI Fort Dix, while his legal team continues to appeal his conviction and sentence, calling the punishment excessive and seeking acquittal or resentencing.

— Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 5 Aug. 2026
Min Aung Hlaing took a significant step toward would-be political rehabilitation in April when he was sworn in as president following an election held in phases in December and January.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

Verb

At 28 years old, the sizeable outlay on the Brazilian midfielder continues Arsenal’s ploy of spending big money on players who can immediately improve their first team.

— Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Some activists remain positive that more staffers at shelters will improve conditions, but others argue the money should go straight to the animals through food, enrichment and supplies instead of wages.

— Hailey Wang, Los Angeles Times, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of improve

Verb

If the June drop was a statistical quirk – and the labor force rebounded last month and increased the number of people vying for jobs – the unemployment rate could surprise and tick back up.

— Paul Wiseman, Fortune, 7 Aug. 2026
Rebounding from a miserable 2025 Hiring had rebounded this year from a lackluster 2025 in the face of the conflict in the Persian Gulf that has sent energy prices surging and put a strain on family budgets.

— Josh Boak, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebound

Verb

The Red Sox had cruised to a 13-1 win on Friday night, rolling to that victory one night after rallying five times against the White Sox in a 13-inning marathon.

— Curt Anderson, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Like that of his predecessors, João Havelange and Sepp Blatter, Infantino is seeking to rally his core supporters in his traditional power base of Africa.

— Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026

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