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
Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2024
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF just logged a five-day move greater than 10%, which last happened during the powerful snapback in April 2020 post the COVID crash.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 July 2024
Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Once Agatha snaps back to reality and realizes she's been hexed for the past three years, the real Rio attacks.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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Noun
An investor who sold during the market selloff on Monday likely wouldn't have foreseen the market snapback only three days later, when the S&P 500 rose 2.3%.
—Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 9 Aug. 2024
The iShares Russell 2000 ETF just logged a five-day move greater than 10%, which last happened during the powerful snapback in April 2020 post the COVID crash.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 17 July 2024
Verb
Mobbing could also be risky if the much larger predator snaps back at its adversaries.
—Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2024
Once Agatha snaps back to reality and realizes she's been hexed for the past three years, the real Rio attacks.
—Nick Romano, EW.com, 19 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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On its latest earnings call, CEO Gil West said treating customers better will be a key part of its recovery effort.Melvin Backman, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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The spread of false claims about the response to hurricanes Helene and Milton, many of them targeted at the Biden-Harris administration, also threatened to hinder recovery efforts following those disasters, government officials and response agencies said.Clare Duffy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024
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But the four-time NFL MVP tore his left Achilles tendon four snaps into the 2023 season opener and the Jets never recovered, finishing 7-10.Dennis Waszak Jr., Twin Cities, 19 Nov. 2024
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Unfortunately, things go from dire to actually tragic when Chloe, who’d been recovering from surgery, suddenly spikes her potassium levels and starts coding.Laura Bradley, Vulture, 15 Nov. 2024
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The children's father is in a rehabilitation facility.Stepheny Price, Fox News, 30 Oct. 2024
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Intensive rehabilitation followed, first at the Barrow Neurological Institute in Phoenix, to address cognitive and physical challenges, before returning to California for outpatient therapy.David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024
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Red Hot Chili Peppers’ seventh album, Californication,has come back to life across two slabs o’ vinyl—one red, the other blue.Jason Pettigrew, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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When does McDonald's McRib come back in 2024? For Texans waiting to get their hands on a McRib, the sandwich returns Dec. 3 for a limited time.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 20 Nov. 2024
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Baltimore Ravens 41, Denver Broncos 10: The Ravens rebounded nicely from last week's upset in Cleveland and rolled in what was a measuring stick game for the upstart Broncos.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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More news: Former Angels, Tigers, Phillies Pitcher Passes Away Buehler rebounded somewhat in September to complete five innings in each of his five starts.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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To improve insulin sensitivity: Diabetes is a huge threat.Fred Sassani, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Following the explosion and the resulting fire, a man and woman in their 70s were hospitalized in serious condition with severe burns, although both had improved by Wednesday afternoon to stable condition, Allen said.Bill Laytner, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2024
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New York City hip-hop staple DJ Clark Kent had died on October 24 and his peers rallied to pay their respects.Kyle Eustice, SPIN, 21 Nov. 2024
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San Francisco rallied from a 17-0 deficit and took a 28-27 lead with 37 seconds left.Rob Reischel, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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