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
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
The expiration of the snapback mechanism in October 2025 gives the United States a time frame in which to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement and potentially extend or revise the deal’s terms.
—Nicole Grajewski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Waiting for them in the second round are the Florida Panthers, who immediately snapped back into defending-champ mode against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Noun
The market is so deep in the hole that the S & P 500 could rebound by 10% and merely touch its 20-day moving average, an area where snapback bounces in downtrends often fizzle.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 5 Apr. 2025
The expiration of the snapback mechanism in October 2025 gives the United States a time frame in which to reinvigorate diplomatic engagement and potentially extend or revise the deal’s terms.
—Nicole Grajewski, Foreign Affairs, 28 Jan. 2025
Verb
In October, Moser introduced the Pioneer Retrograde Seconds, a model featuring a distinctive complication that measures 30 seconds before snapping back to its starting position.
—Nazanin Lankarani, New York Times, 12 Feb. 2025
Waiting for them in the second round are the Florida Panthers, who immediately snapped back into defending-champ mode against the Tampa Bay Lightning.
—The Athletic Nhl, New York Times, 3 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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These data points inform TD Cowen’s view that Starbucks’ same-store sales recovery in North America in the coming years will not progress as fast as Wall Street currently expects.—
Paulina Likos,
CNBC,
29 May 2025
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At the forum, Musk pointed to Tesla's share price recovery as evidence that the company is doing well and said he was committed to still being Tesla CEO in five years.—
Shane Croucher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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Time is of the essence, and a long delay seeking treatment could hamper the dog’s ability to recover.—
Caleb Lunetta,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 May 2025
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Back then, Maryland’s oyster population was just starting to recover from devastating bouts of disease, such as MSX and Dermo.—
Christine Condon,
Baltimore Sun,
24 May 2025
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And there are 18 additional beds dedicated to rehabilitation, a major function of any neurology program.—
Paul Sisson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 May 2025
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Having bounced around uncaring foster homes as a child, Mike maintains minimal contact with his adoptive parents and is skeptical about how much help the authorities can provide with his rehabilitation.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2025
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And that development doesn’t stop with childhood - our brains are constantly responding to new stimuli and new information, learning and growing, coming back stronger after defeat.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Read the comments on Facebook from those who have moved away and come back to visit and hate what has happened to their city.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
26 May 2025
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Amazon and Google parent Alphabet are among Goldman Sachs’ top picks in the internet segment to rebound in the second half of the year.—
Brian Evans,
CNBC,
28 May 2025
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However, two of the pop star’s most successful singles have managed to rebound and reappear on the same tally.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2025
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Trump 100 days: Former president's success created measuring stick for future leaders From Trump to Reagan: Their first 100 days Trump promised to improve the economy on Day 1.—
Zac Anderson,
USA Today,
26 May 2025
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However, the latest reports suggest that situation is improving, albeit with lowball offers.—
Jim Gorzelany,
Forbes.com,
26 May 2025
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Many of those who joined Sunday's marches had traveled from across Poland, a country of nearly 38 million people, not just to support a candidate but to rally behind sharply divergent visions for the nation's future.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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Harvard community rallies despite Trump funding cuts.—
Nikiek Karmini,
Christian Science Monitor,
26 May 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.
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