snapping back

present participle of snap back

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of snapping back That will add to the demand that’s snapping back as prices fall and governments ease rationing policies. Jason Ma, Fortune, 15 June 2026 An edgy confrontation The Rangers were still seething as Keenan attempted to address the team following a demoralizing 3-1 loss, with a few snapping back or muttering under their breath. Vincent Z. Mercogliano, New York Times, 21 May 2026 Instead of shutting down or snapping back, address the situation with patience and clarity. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026 Miller structured the play differently, snapping back between realism and symbolism, as manifest in Jo Mielziner’s famous original set. 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 Now, 29-44 year olds are snapping back and embracing their generational pride. Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapping back
Verb
  • Brooks, who is recovering from back-to-back ACL injuries, took a kick return rep midway through practice and seemingly tripped with his momentum taking him head-first into rookie linebacker Jackson Kuwatch’s ankles.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • The key thing when recovering from a mistake at work is to follow up with a verbal status report.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • Bosa didn’t appear hindered while coming back from the knee injury, his third ACL tear dating back to high school.
    Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
  • One entrant who enjoys coming back each year is Orland Park’s Sam Van Bruggen, who brought a 1927 Model-T Roadster pickup.
    Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • People making folk music around the world have a nonprofit based in Kansas City to thank for improving their odds of scoring a Grammy Award next year.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 30 July 2026
  • Instead, every renovation must navigate a delicate balance between improving the fan experience and preserving the architectural integrity of one of the nation's few National Historic Landmarks dedicated to sports.
    Tim Genske, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The first drills Monday focused on rebounding, the next half-dozen on various aspects of their pressuring, helping, swarming, trapping defense.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
  • Robinson’s rebounding and shot-blocking — badly needed on this roster — should mitigate that step back to an extent.
    Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026
Verb
  • Through this referral program, patients would be connected to potentially healing cultural activities by their health care providers.
    News Desk, Artforum, 30 July 2026
  • And for some parents, healing their kids' eating disorders can also mean healing themselves.
    Sam Woodward, USA Today, 30 July 2026

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“Snapping back.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapping%20back. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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