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
CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Bulls now point to regulatory clarity and cheap valuation as fuel for another snapback.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Security video reviewed by police appeared to show Sutton swing her arm toward the child’s face, causing his head to snap back, according to the report.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Noun
But those efforts appear to run over multiple years and is not an immediate wartime snapback.
—CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
Bulls now point to regulatory clarity and cheap valuation as fuel for another snapback.
—Bloomberg, Oc Register, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Miller structured the play differently, snapping back between realism and symbolism, as manifest in Jo Mielziner’s famous original set.
—Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
Security video reviewed by police appeared to show Sutton swing her arm toward the child’s face, causing his head to snap back, according to the report.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
Noun
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Citing a Civil Defense Authority source, the Yemeni news agency Saba reported that the recovery effort was complicated by the crater’s rugged terrain, significant depth, and intense heat.—
Drew Pittock,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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In exchange, Washington has lifted personal sanctions against the interim president and backed measured aimed at Venezuela’s economic recovery, signaling a notable departure for previous policy.—
Alfredo Meza,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Police said three persons of interest were taken into custody and a firearm was recovered at the scene.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
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In a Week 14 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, Smith recovered a fumble and returned it 78 yards for a touchdown — the fifth-longest fumble return in franchise history.—
Nick Harris,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 June 2026
Verb
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The Dodgers couldn’t have asked for better timing, as Shohei Ohtani’s leadoff spot came back around.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
12 June 2026
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The previous largest comeback in Finals history came almost 20 years ago when the Boston Celtics came back from 24 points down against the Los Angeles Lakers.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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The accused are young men who would have a better shot at rehabilitation in the juvenile-justice system, Gottlieb said.—
Sofia Saric
June 11,
Miami Herald,
11 June 2026
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According to the department, each spring and summer, CDFW and wildlife rehabilitation facilities are called to assist with fawns that have been removed from the wild.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The Knicks improved to 4-0 in closeout opportunities this season, winning them all on the road.—
Tim Reynolds,
Los Angeles Times,
14 June 2026
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Parents and beauty enthusiasts alike praise its ability to smooth stubborn bumps and improve skin texture.—
Cheryl Fenton,
Parents,
14 June 2026
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As for the new Ultra Nitro 7, the model introduces Nitrofoam Elite, engineered into the sockliner and footbed to compress and rebound instantly, delivering energy return with every touch.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
11 June 2026
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Home sales began to rebound in 2011, then stabilized at just under five million sales per year—until the Covid-19 pandemic hit.—
Bill Conerly,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
Verb
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The South Boston community is taking a stand and rallying around two children after an armed robbery at their lemonade stand Wednesday afternoon.—
Tammy Mutasa,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The New York Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history on Wednesday, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 by a score of 107-106.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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