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as in recovered
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly
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as in bounced (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 snapped back
Meloni snapped back on Trump with her own social media post later in the morning which shared a screen shot of the president's post along with a message by her written in English.
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Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
But they were snapped back to reality by Michael King on Monday as the Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 1-0, in the opener of a three-game series between the National League West’s top teams.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
And then the city snapped back and became an even more aggressive grind than in 2019.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
But when his drill struck rebar, the recoil snapped back into his mouth, breaking his teeth all over again.
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Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
New England’s run defense was among the league’s best early in the season, then fell off, but has snapped back with the return of Milton Williams.
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Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Then, with scant margin for error, the Rams (13-5) snapped back into winning form.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
As the Brighton head coach snapped back, Farke waved his left hand in a calming motion.
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Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Ward's head snapped back and he was seen hitting the turf and remaining there for multiple minutes.
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James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
But they were snapped back to reality by Michael King on Monday as the Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 1-0, in the opener of a three-game series between the National League West’s top teams.
—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
And then the city snapped back and became an even more aggressive grind than in 2019.
—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
But when his drill struck rebar, the recoil snapped back into his mouth, breaking his teeth all over again.
—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
New England’s run defense was among the league’s best early in the season, then fell off, but has snapped back with the return of Milton Williams.
—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Then, with scant margin for error, the Rams (13-5) snapped back into winning form.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
As the Brighton head coach snapped back, Farke waved his left hand in a calming motion.
—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Ward's head snapped back and he was seen hitting the turf and remaining there for multiple minutes.
—
James Brizuela,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapped back
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Texts, screen grabs, recordings and other records recovered from a search of Rinderknecht’s cellphones and presented in court portrayed a man who was by turns lonely and livid, angry at billionaires and ex-romantic partners while seemingly scared about his own declining mental health.
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On Wednesday morning, South Korea’s Kospi bounced back by 3% and Samsung recovered much of its losses with a 7% surge – the latest sign that Tuesday’s plunge marked a momentary dip similar to those that have recurred over recent months.
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Vitello said Arraez underwent an X-ray on his foot that came back clean.
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The facilities were fumigated and employees returned to the building, but the bedbugs came back as well.
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The technology for delivery coordination improved.
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Accuracy, design, and comfort have improved with each generation.
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Kape rebounded from an 0-2 start to his UFC career with four straight victories, beating Ode’ Osbourne (knockout), Zhalgas Zhumagulov (TKO), David Dvořák (decision), and Felipe dos Santos.
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Now, to his credit, Niemann rebounded in a big way this morning, carding a billion birdies (7) and probably setting himself up to play the weekend.
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Hundreds of protests started, ended or rallied there.
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Bryce Harper hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Derek Hill followed with a three-run shot as the Philadelphia Phillies rallied from an early five-run deficit and beat the Washington Nationals 10-5 on Thursday night.
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