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
Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
But those efforts appear to run over multiple years and is not an immediate wartime snapback.
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CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
An edgy confrontation The Rangers were still seething as Keenan attempted to address the team following a demoralizing 3-1 loss, with a few snapping back or muttering under their breath.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Noun
Each hat is a pre-curved snapback and comes in the team's typical colorway.
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Megan Armstrong,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
But those efforts appear to run over multiple years and is not an immediate wartime snapback.
—
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
Despite the distraction, the canoe paddlers were quick to snap back into action.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
An edgy confrontation The Rangers were still seething as Keenan attempted to address the team following a demoralizing 3-1 loss, with a few snapping back or muttering under their breath.
—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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Every plate contains high-quality protein to support muscle repair and recovery, carbohydrates to replenish energy stores, as well as omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin D, calcium, iron and magnesium.
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The destruction includes residential towers, apartment blocks, commercial structures and public facilities, further complicating recovery efforts.
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McCloskey wrote on social media after recovering the rifle.
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Called up Thursday after signing as a free agent in April after recovering from March 2025 shoulder surgery, Grove made a memorable Rays debut — and was awarded the win for doing so.
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Against the Baltimore Orioles last week, Soriano lasted only three innings, giving up six hits — including two homers by catcher Samuel Basallo — and five runs, though the Angels came back to win the game in extra innings.
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Mysterio came back with a baseball slide into a splash on the outside.
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Francois, who runs a medical rehabilitation in New York and brought his adult kids to see Les Grenadiers, said Haiti’s qualification, achieved amid extraordinary circumstances, was itself cause for celebration.
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Contemporary Pilates This form of Pilates blends classical principles with modern scientific developments and rehabilitation techniques.
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For example, a recent study found that remote workers coming to the office one day a month increases productivity by 8% and cuts attrition by a third while boosting job satisfaction and improving communication.
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If feedback stings, take a breath, separate taste from task, and keep what improves the result.
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Despite being the much smaller team, the Valkyries only lost the rebounding battle 34-32.
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After all travel dropped during the pandemic, most transit agencies rebounded slowly, but long-distance bus and rail ridership shot back up.
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Bald eagle fans from around the country are rallying behind one of Big Bear's most famous families ahead of a planned Fourth of July fireworks show in the Southern California mountain town.
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Morocco would rally to a 4-2 victory, advancing to the next round as Haiti’s journey ended.
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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