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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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You might be surprised by what comes back.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
18 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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Adjust the inputs and the output improves.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 Apr. 2026
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One of the easiest ways to revive it is by mixing in fresh compost, which improves both texture and nutrient content.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
16 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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The intergenerational duo has kept fans hooked with their surefire wits and complicated relationship that both hurts and heals.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
9 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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Late last month, some 8 million Americans participated in 3,300+ peaceful protests, the No Kings rallies, across our nation.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
16 Apr. 2026
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Boyd rallies to clinch district title Down 4-1, Boyd erupted for 5 runs in the bottom of the fourth inning to go on and beat Ponder 10-4 to claim the District 10-3A title on Monday night.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 Apr. 2026
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