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as in recovering
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly
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as in bouncing (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 snapping back
In fairness, Allen sold the call by snapping back his head in something of an NBA or international soccer flop.
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Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The 10-year Treasury note yield briefly dipped below the key 4% level Thursday, the lowest since April, before snapping back later.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Now, 29-44 year olds are snapping back and embracing their generational pride.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The hearing will come two weeks after Kennedy defended his tenure as the nation’s top health official during a contentious Senate hearing, snapping back at lawmakers who pressed him on the recent upheaval at the CDC and changes to vaccine policy.
—Elvia Limon - 09, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
The 10-year Treasury note yield briefly dipped below the key 4% level Thursday, the lowest since April, before snapping back later.
—Fred Imbert, CNBC, 11 Sep. 2025
Now, 29-44 year olds are snapping back and embracing their generational pride.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
The hearing will come two weeks after Kennedy defended his tenure as the nation’s top health official during a contentious Senate hearing, snapping back at lawmakers who pressed him on the recent upheaval at the CDC and changes to vaccine policy.
—Elvia Limon - 09, The Hill, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapping back
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Of course, everyone isn't innately open to failing or recovering from setbacks.—
Ashton Jackson,
CNBC,
28 Sep. 2025
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Birria and tortas ahogadas, a sandwich drowned in red salsa, are local staples, perfect for recovering after a long night out.—
David Shortell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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What keeps us coming back, beyond the food, is Tavola’s hospitality.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
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The Cardinals pitched a shutout in the second half, coming back to win 34-27 to remain undefeated.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
29 Sep. 2025
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Firstly, mobility demand is rebounding significantly across Southeast Asia as travel and urban activity return to normal, granting Grab pricing power and scale advantages.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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The number of children covered by Medicaid in Colorado dropped from about 608,000 in May 2023 to 420,000 in May 2024, before rebounding slightly, according to the Georgetown analysis.—
Meg Wingerter,
Denver Post,
17 Sep. 2025
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After the trade, Jones talked about how improving the run defense was part of their decision-making.—
Jon Machota,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ten years on from the adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the vision of improving lives everywhere in harmony with our planet is under unprecedented strain.—
Sebastian Buckup,
Time,
24 Sep. 2025
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Storytelling happens throughout the weekend on a more intimate scale in age-specific support groups called healing circles.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
25 Sep. 2025
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Silence every voice that doesn’t come from You, and let his life be a bold witness of Your power, love, and healing grace.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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During that period, Ether and Solana grabbed the spotlight among crypto traders, rallying 74% and 52% respectively since the start of July.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Sep. 2025
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The Venezuelan president launched his own large-large military drills in La Orchilla Island in the Caribbean and is rallying thousands of citizens to help defy Washington.—
Amira El-Fekki,
MSNBC Newsweek,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Snapping back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapping%20back. Accessed 30 Sep. 2025.
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