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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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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 next winners in residential real estate may not be the investors who assume the market will snap back. — Wesley Carpenter, Forbes.com, 17 June 2026 That will add to the demand that’s snapping back as prices fall and governments ease rationing policies. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for snapback

Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback

Noun

Cole, in the 10th start of an arduous recovery from Tommy John surgery, had issued a leadoff walk to Mookie Betts.

— Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The San Francisco Police Department resumed search-and-recovery efforts Thursday.

— Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of recovery

Verb

The body of a second victim was recovered Thursday following the sinking of a three-level yacht near Alcatraz Island and has been identified by San Francisco authorities as a Sacramento County resident.

— Michael McGough Updated July 16, Sacbee.com, 17 July 2026
This could soon change, at least for China, which recovered its first reusable orbital-class rocket booster following a launch earlier this month.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

And Middle Eastern production is slowly coming back online, up 4 million barrels per day from May, according to Macquarie Research.

— David Goldman, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
There've been thousands of rap albums that have come along over that time, but people keep coming back to Reasonable Doubt; The Blueprint; Black Album; Life and Times; Hard Knock Life.

— Josh Brown,Sean Russo, CNBC, 13 July 2026

Definition of come back

Noun

Darline Graham, a mother of two, earned a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston, a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling and is a certified public manager, according to the release.

— Allison Pecorin, ABC News, 14 July 2026
Officials have said the modular jail will be used until a permanent detention and rehabilitation center is built.

— Dylan Lysen, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026

Definition of rehabilitation

Verb

Lawmakers have introduced bills to strengthen prevention programs, improve behavioral health services, regulate sober living environments and give local governments additional tools to respond to homelessness.

— Ray Bramson, Washington Post, 15 July 2026
Chen’s work focuses on using seismological data to improve methods to identify and monitor nuclear tests.

— Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 15 July 2026

Definition of improve

Verb

Ogwumike finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, also moving past Candace Parker (3,467) into third on the WNBA’s career rebounds list with 3,472.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 July 2026
Only in recent years, thanks to auteurs like Nolan and Denis Villeneuve, has interest in the format begun to rebound, even if the format remains a niche experience.

— Antonio Ferme, Variety, 16 July 2026

Definition of rebound

Verb

At least, that’s how North Carolina’s star receiver portrayed the situation, with the Tar Heels looking to rally together around their 74-year-old, six-time Super Bowl-winning head coach after last year’s 4-8 campaign.

— Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 18 July 2026
Ireland rallied, scoring through fullback Hugo Keenan in the 63rd minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026

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