as in recovery
the process or period of gradually regaining one's health and strength
the doctor predicted a quick snapback for the rugged young soldier
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as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly
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as in to bounce (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 snapback
Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The snapback provisions are not the only economic leverage these countries have over Tehran.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
Brian Grubb, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Return-to-office mandates snap back: Toyota is the latest major company to call its corporate workers back into the office.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The Legend of Zelda Premium Collector's Box includes a satin varsity jacket, a mini-backpack, an LED light, a drink stein, socks, and a snapback hat, all for just $45.99 or less during the holiday sales.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
The snapback provisions are not the only economic leverage these countries have over Tehran.
—Suzanne Maloney, Foreign Affairs, 28 Feb. 2023
Verb
What happened when Helly snapped back to her Outie self at her own, much fancier party?
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 17 Jan. 2025
Return-to-office mandates snap back: Toyota is the latest major company to call its corporate workers back into the office.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes, 14 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
Noun
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Rising and warming seas, the loss of coral reefs, acidic oceans, dwindling supplies of fresh water and fish, as well as disaster recovery support from more powerful cyclones are among the most pressing concerns.—
Helen Regan,
CNN,
9 Feb. 2025
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Mahomes is the career leader in playoff (11) and Super Bowl (four) fumble recoveries, all but one his own.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Police recovered a loaded Cobra .38 Special from the scene.—
Elizabeth Keogh,
New York Daily News,
19 Feb. 2025
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Video footage recovered from the camera showed something long and tubular in the shadows—a U-boat.—
Sean Kingsley,
Smithsonian Magazine,
18 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
10 Feb. 2025
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Her treatment involved a 15-hour surgery to replace the bone and a long rehabilitation period.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Surely there will be no consequences that will come back at us.—
Kristan Hawkins,
Newsweek,
7 Feb. 2025
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The next day, Simmons agreed to perform a BBL on T.W. She came back to New Life on April 20 for the surgery.—
DAVID J. NEAL,
Miami Herald,
7 Feb. 2025
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The league didn’t completely rebound from that decline until this season.—
Bloomberg News,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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The team looks to rebound from a 10-5 loss on Monday to Cardenales de Lara.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The suite includes all the classic Office applications, with new features and enhancements that improve productivity, collaboration, and ease of use.—
StackCommerce Team (Sponsored),
PCMAG,
7 Feb. 2025
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And regular activity levels can help bolster sleep quality, which can improve focus during performances too, McMillian says.—
Jordan Smith,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
Verb
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In what became a topsy-turvy game, the Clippers opened a 22-point lead in the second quarter, fell behind by 13 in the third, then rallied late before ultimately losing 119-112.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Feb. 2025
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Southwest Christian trailed by seven at halftime to Jordan, 41-34, but rallied in the second half to get back into the game before losing 67-64.—
Todd Abeln,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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