Definition of snapbacknext
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

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

snap back

2 of 2

verb

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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
American sanctions on Iranian oil, temporarily lifted, have now snapped back into place. Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 The answers were wide-ranging, but largely suggested that the party was not about to snap back to the pre-Trump days. Seth Masket, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for snapback
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
Noun
  • Treatments exist and patients caught early with the disease usually make a complete recovery.
    CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Adames will rest and rehab after getting a platelet-rich plasma injection Thursday night, and typical recovery takes 3-4 weeks.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Two explosive devices were recovered from a home in Santa Barbara County on Saturday, authorities said.
    Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Sheriff’s detectives recovered the skull and other items from the campsite and surrounding area, but medical examiners were unable to determine a cause of death.
    Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Erika looks on with the malevolent bemusement of a college cheerleader coming back to homecoming to judge her old high school squad.
    Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Of course, there are Easter eggs, and elements that come back from the other films.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Darline Graham education Graham holds a bachelor's degree from the College of Charleston and a master's degree in rehabilitation counseling, and is a Certified Public Manager.
    Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • In the months after his return, David largely avoided public appearances and focused on his rehabilitation.
    Bianna Golodryga, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Pawloski said Amazon seemed to invest fewer resources into improving MTurk at the same time as more data labeling services arrived, causing many turkers to shift to competing platforms.
    Annie Palmer, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This non-greasy, lightweight formula improves scalp health to promote healthy, thicker, and faster hair growth.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Meanwhile, recent data shows that New Zealand's economic growth prior to the conflict was stronger than previously anticipated, with household and business confidence rebounding.
    , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The move puts Eli Lilly among Citadel’s largest individual stock positions and comes after the pharma giant’s shares suffered a sharp decline earlier this year before rebounding.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Shapiro’s Republican opponent, Stacy Garrity, has framed Shapiro’s public messaging as an attempt to introduce heavy-handed public health restrictions, rallying conservative voters against government intervention.
    Mary Whitfill Roeloffs, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The local community has also rallied to help the family by delivering meals, caring for their kids and walking their dog.
    Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Browse Nearby Words

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster