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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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snap back

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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 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

The head coach or manager of a side will usually have the final say on how those friendlies look, with performance staff providing advice around individual player usage and recovery.

— George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
That prompted concern over a potential setback in right knee’s ACL recovery.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of recovery

Verb

The Puerto Rican boxer had brain surgery but never fully recovered from his injuries, identified as a large subdural hematoma, and was in a persistent vegetative state.

— Matt Moret, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Three loose fan blade fragments were recovered from the engine.

— Kris Van Cleave, CBS News, 14 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

After her 2013 accident, Collett spent a week in a coma and only three days awake in hospital before being transferred to Oaksey House in Oxfordshire, England, the Injured Jockeys Fund’s rehabilitation centre.

— Gemma Redrup, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
Lying on the experimental side of arthouse, a self rehabilitation drama sporting Euro doc fest potential.

— John Hopewell, Variety, 12 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

Bosa seems committed to forging ahead in another ACL comeback, having rebounded well in 2021 with a reconstructed left knee and captured NFL Defensive Player of the Year honors in 2022.

— Cam Inman, Mercury News, 14 Aug. 2026
The crowd’s attention had been split between each other and Game Four of the NBA Finals, where the New York Knicks were rapidly rebounding from a 29-point deficit against the San Antonio Spurs.

— Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebound

Verb

Street vendors rallied outside Oakland City Hall Thursday, accusing the city of criminalizing people who are trying to earn a living as officials step up enforcement against unpermitted vending.

— Da Lin, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Jake Bauers delivered the Brewers' third RBI single of the ninth inning with two outs, and Milwaukee rallied for a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday night to stay alone atop the National League standings.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Aug. 2026

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