snapping back

present participle of snap back

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Recent Examples of snapping back So, the new policy, while snapping back to the less expansive position, aligns with State's and eliminates confusion in this regard. Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapping back
Verb
  • Kevin Danso has proven himself, but Radu Dragusin is still recovering from an ACL injury and new signing Kota Takai has been struggling with a foot issue.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In a workplace recovering from layoffs, that signal is vital.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The redemption story is overused in sports, but Anisimova coming back from a double-bagel Wimbledon final defeat against Iga Świątek to beat the same player a couple of months later was extraordinary.
    The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This helps keep customers coming back to the program over and over again, allowing retailers to see the most benefit from the loyalty program.
    Len Covello, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Colorado wasted no time rebounding from Happ’s homer.
    Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
  • And in 2023, the Cubs started another mini-June Swoon, starting the month 2-8, before rebounding with an 11–2 run to finish the month 14–11.
    Andy Frye, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Sean Longstaff and Dominic Calvert-Lewin have joined from Newcastle and Everton respectively, while the exciting additions of midfielder Anton Stach from Hoffenheim and attacker Noah Okafor from AC Milan will provide hope of improving on a solid start.
    Jack Bantock, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi met China's President Xi Jinping at the 5th Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit, signaling improving ties.
    Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Carlo is credited with healing a 4-year-old Brazilian boy who had a serious pancreatic malformation and a 21-year-old Costa Rican woman who was near death after a bicycle accident.
    Julia Gomez, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • June Shaver's skin grafts were still healing, with scarring and related swelling only now starting, Larry Shaver said.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Idaho 50501 leader Joe Turmes told the Idaho Statesman that the organization is rallying to represent everyone, regardless of background.
    Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 1 Sep. 2025
  • The defense, which was steady for three quarters before Notre Dame started rallying in the fourth, held the Fighting Irish on their last attempt to complete their comeback and sealed Miami’s win.
    Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 1 Sep. 2025

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“Snapping back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapping%20back. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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