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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
That will add to the demand that’s snapping back as prices fall and governments ease rationing policies.
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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.
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Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
21 May 2026
Instead of shutting down or snapping back, address the situation with patience and clarity.
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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.
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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.
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Frank Cappelleri,
CNBC,
18 Feb. 2026
Instead of snapping back into shape, democratic institutions remain damaged.
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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.
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Andrew Callahan,
Boston Herald,
14 Oct. 2025
Now, 29-44 year olds are snapping back and embracing their generational pride.
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Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
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
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The consensus seems to be that the Mavs will target a point guard, which makes sense as the Mavs’ current lead guard, Kyrie Irving, is 34 and missed all of last season recovering from a torn ACL.
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Simms had surgery on her leg, was released from the hospital and is recovering at home.
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Brands including Amazon, Summer Fridays and Abercrombie have all tapped the influencer, whose content blends motherhood, entrepreneurship and everyday life for an audience that keeps coming back.
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But the biggest numbers still keep coming back to one person, despite what the media and other players in the league try to tell themselves.
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How airlines and airports can do better Maglione and Riccobono both said that training and implementing new technology can go a long way toward improving the flying experience for blind travelers.
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Crews successfully removed parts of the exterior wall, improving their ability to access interior fire areas and blast large volumes of water, the fire department said.
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Throw in high steal rates the past two seasons in a solid conference, solid defensive work overall, plus-rebounding for his position and his ability to get free points in transition, and the outlines of a role-playing wing are there.
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Valkyries win rebounding battle Despite being undersized at nearly every position, the Valkyries outrebounded the Wings 41-25.
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Within days of using it, my skin felt softer, looked more hydrated, and even began healing itself again.
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This vital initiative offers a sense of normalcy and healing through play, fostering teamwork, confidence, and essential life skills.
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