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
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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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If not, then the beloved agency that dares to explore may never recover.—
Eric Berger,
Ars Technica,
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
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So, be sure to partner with creators to produce engaging, educational videos to provide your audience with a continuous stream of high-quality, original content that keeps them coming back for more.—
Forbes,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Camaraderie is the same virtue that has kept a number of Sharks diehards coming back to the Shark Tank during the team’s steep fall from the golden era of fan favorites Joe Thornton and Patrick Marleau to a sixth consecutive season outside the playoffs.—
Joseph Dycus,
The Mercury News,
19 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 Census Bureau, for example, made some of its most accurate projections about the short-term baby boom of the post-World War II era, when fertility rates briefly rebounded after a Great Depression-era decline.—
Dylan Scott,
Vox,
5 Feb. 2025
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Founded in 1996, ZERO Prostate Cancer has been dedicated to improving and saving lives affected by prostate cancer through advocacy, education, awareness and support.—
Caché McClay,
USA TODAY,
20 Feb. 2025
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While some initial apprehension is understandable, history shows that technological revolutions have consistently improved workers’ quality of life.—
Lucian Boldea,
Forbes,
19 Feb. 2025
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Shares of Constellation Brands rallied 5.5% after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a stake in the beverage company.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Boston’s three-time All-NBA centerpiece also did not leave the bench in Team USA’s epic semifinal rematch against Serbia, during which the Americans fell behind by 17 points before rallying to win.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
19 Feb. 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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