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as in recovers
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly
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as in comes 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 snaps back
Release and the keyboard snaps back to the letters.
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David Phelan, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Just then, Dick loses his hold on Pennywise, who snaps back awake.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
If Congress lets the enhancements expire, the system snaps back to the old rules overnight.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
But instead of cooperating, the passenger snaps back.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The matte, blasted steel and titanium case is comfortable on its textured rubber strap, and the satellite hours and a 240° retrograde minutes hand that snaps back like a scorpion’s sting at the turn of each hour will spark dozens of conversations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
For Bear, the new arrangement is great about 99 percent of the time… the only drawback is that Nikki occasionally snaps back into her old self and screams in utter terror for a few seconds, before resuming the love-bombing.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
David Phelan, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Just then, Dick loses his hold on Pennywise, who snaps back awake.
—Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 15 Dec. 2025
If Congress lets the enhancements expire, the system snaps back to the old rules overnight.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2025
But instead of cooperating, the passenger snaps back.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 1 Oct. 2025
The matte, blasted steel and titanium case is comfortable on its textured rubber strap, and the satellite hours and a 240° retrograde minutes hand that snaps back like a scorpion’s sting at the turn of each hour will spark dozens of conversations.
—Thor Svaboe, Robb Report, 9 Sep. 2025
For Bear, the new arrangement is great about 99 percent of the time… the only drawback is that Nikki occasionally snaps back into her old self and screams in utter terror for a few seconds, before resuming the love-bombing.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snaps back
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The law also allows private citizens to file suit, claiming the government was defrauded and to keep a portion of any money the federal government recovers.—
Auzinea Bacon,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
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In general, Krimmel explained, a housing market tightens, reaches peak seller conditions, cools back toward balance, becomes more buyer-friendly, and eventually recovers again as conditions improve.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
10 Apr. 2026
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Just look at all the times naysayers have doubted it , and the stock still comes back.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
10 Apr. 2026
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Basically, when that hook comes back, everybody’s guaranteed to sing it.—
Gia Peppers,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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The technology improves comfort and movement while maintaining a more vintage, authentic denim aesthetic, rather than the overly synthetic look that can occur with traditional stretch constructions.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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The condiment or dip helps contain the tiny seeds while providing moisture, which improves the digestibility of whole flaxseeds.—
Kirsten Nunez,
Martha Stewart,
10 Apr. 2026
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Burton was the only player in the league to lead her team in total points (525), rebounds (192), assists (265), steals (50) and blocks (27).—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
11 Apr. 2026
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What’s more, Jokić is on track to become the first player since Chamberlain in 1968, and just the second player in league history, to lead the league in assists and rebounds in the same season.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Perversely, this division might prove to be the one that heals.—
Arash Azizi,
The Atlantic,
4 Apr. 2026
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To keep the airway open while the dog's face heals, Peanut had a small tube inserted into his nostril.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
3 Apr. 2026
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Byron Nelson rallies to dump Keller, sweep series Trophy Club Byron Nelson spotted Keller a couple of runs in the top of the first, but rallied with 4 in the third and 3 in the sixth to ease past the Indians 10-6 in a District 4-6A game on Tuesday at Byron Nelson High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Apr. 2026
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If Nvidia rallies, a trader might sell the call option and book a profit prior to expiration even if shares don't reach that breakeven level.—
Scott Nations,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2026
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