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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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Second, a neural network called Saranga recovers weak echo signals from very noisy measurements by learning patterns over time, inspired by how bats process sound.—
Nitin Sanket,
The Conversation,
27 Mar. 2026
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The mixer uses an EBI braking system that recovers up to 30% of energy.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Mar. 2026
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Its entire business is geared toward helping veterans buy homes and each program comes back to that one mission — from its free credit counseling program to its seven-part free homebuying course.—
Kelsey Neubauer,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 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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But that approach can create complications over time, especially if your financial situation improves or if creditors pursue legal action.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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Laying things out in advance improves teamwork and keeps every bond humming beautifully.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
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Second, once the market rebounds, the appreciation will be sheltered within the Roth.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Volunteers are grabbing 45% of the possible rebounds on their offensive end, on track to be the third-highest rate in the nation since 2000, according to KenPom.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
23 Mar. 2026
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Garza, Queta’s primary understudy while Nikola Vucevic’s fractured ring finger heals, continued the trend early in the second quarter, converting three layups in a three-minute span.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
15 Mar. 2026
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That admission runs counter to the tidy grief narrative most people carry around — the idea that time heals in a straight line.—
Ryan Brennan,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Mar. 2026
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Here's a look at photos of protesters, signs and more at the Ann Arbor rallies.—
Tanya Wildt,
Freep.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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More than 3,100 rallies are expected nationwide, surpassing the totals of previous No Kings rallies.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
28 Mar. 2026
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