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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
Miller structured the play differently, snapping back between realism and symbolism, as manifest in Jo Mielziner’s famous original set.
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Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
After snapping back once more, CCL now has formed a large potential cup-and-handle pattern, displayed here on its weekly chart.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead of snapping back into shape, democratic institutions remain damaged.
—Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
DeMario Douglas ran one of the best routes of his young career on the 53-yard touchdown, selling an out-breaking route before snapping back toward an open middle.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
In fairness, Allen sold the call by snapping back his head in something of an NBA or international soccer flop.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 15 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
Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 10 Apr. 2026
After snapping back once more, CCL now has formed a large potential cup-and-handle pattern, displayed here on its weekly chart.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2026
Instead of snapping back into shape, democratic institutions remain damaged.
—Nic Cheeseman, Foreign Affairs, 16 Dec. 2025
DeMario Douglas ran one of the best routes of his young career on the 53-yard touchdown, selling an out-breaking route before snapping back toward an open middle.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
In fairness, Allen sold the call by snapping back his head in something of an NBA or international soccer flop.
—Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 15 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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The two freshman goalies were terrific, with Hicks recovering from a scary collision with Malcom Spence early in the third.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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His victims are still recovering.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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From that moment through the Chiefs’ Super Bowl victory, the city has cycled through slogans and logos — but keeps coming back to the heart, including in the upcoming World Cup.—
Dan Kelly,
Kansas City Star,
31 Mar. 2026
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That camaraderie is part of what has kept Mathern coming back to the Naperville Chorus for the past 27 years.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Mar. 2026
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Mirković had 29 points and set an Illinois NCAA Tournament rebounding record with 17, while Wagler had 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2026
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Officials believed the population was rebounding, but the most recent count from 2025 instead showed a continuing decline.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Apr. 2026
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But affordability is not improving as much as most experts had forecast.—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
7 Apr. 2026
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Many technology companies issue vague proclamations about improving the world, then go about maximizing revenue.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The podcaster Joe Rogan has credited BPC-157 with healing a case of elbow tendonitis in two weeks.—
Dhruv Khullar,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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Instead of mundane morning interactions, psychiatrist Bessel van der Kolk suggests that offices should engage in joyful group activities like dance parties to foster camaraderie and support, especially for colleagues healing from trauma, while empowering employees and cultivating community.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
1 Apr. 2026
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