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
Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2025
Yet, snapback expires in less than 9 months, on Oct. 18.
—Michael Makovsky and John Hannah, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Mary Gilbert, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
That’s not an appealing comparison, but as the chart shows, RSP snapped back 6 of 7 times the next month after prior -6.5% monthly losses.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Noun
Iran will claim that the snapback would end the possibility of negotiations, but Trump should not be dissuaded by that ploy.
—Elliott Abrams, Foreign Affairs, 7 Feb. 2025
Yet, snapback expires in less than 9 months, on Oct. 18.
—Michael Makovsky and John Hannah, Newsweek, 3 Feb. 2025
Verb
The polar vortex has been snapping back and forth from a normal to a stretched state with unusual frequency this year, hence all of the cold snaps, Cohen said.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
That’s not an appealing comparison, but as the chart shows, RSP snapped back 6 of 7 times the next month after prior -6.5% monthly losses.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
Noun
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Benintendi suffered the injury on Feb. 27, with an initial recovery timeline of four to six weeks.—
LaMond Pope,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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Lovell recalls being belowdecks aboard the recovery vessel USS Wasp shortly after splashdown and being evaluated by a NASA psychologist.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Eight of the firearms trafficked by his network were later recovered at crime scenes in the Dominican Republic, prosecutors said.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
14 Mar. 2025
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Coulibaly fractured his right wrist during a game against Chicago, underwent surgery and recovered in time to play for France’s national team during the 2024 Paris Olympics.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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Besides medications, treatment may also include pulmonary rehabilitation, exercise training and behavioral modifications, according to lung specialists.—
Amy McGorry,
Fox News,
8 Mar. 2025
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Weightlessness can also cause weight-bearing bones to lose between 1 percent to 1.5 percent of mineral density per month, which may not be fully restored upon return to Earth with rehabilitation.—
Tommy Tuberville,
Newsweek,
7 Mar. 2025
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And Washington is hoping Croix Bethune, who tied the league's season assist record in her rookie year, can come back strong from a knee injury.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2025
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Arne’s thank-you message usually comes back straight away.—
Daniel Taylor,
The Athletic,
14 Mar. 2025
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After a disappointing first-round loss in the 2024 NCAA tournament, the Tigers will use the early exit as fuel to rebound to a title.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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Which is all the more remarkable considering five years ago, the pandemic brought education in the U.S. to a grinding halt and, in many places, achievement still hasn't rebounded.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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If the product on the field, court or marketplace isn’t improving, a new logo won’t fix it.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
15 Mar. 2025
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The defense improved, holding the Bluejays to 5-for-20 shooting over the final 15 minutes while the Huskies cut their deficit to three at the 6:31 mark, but ultimately paid for their early mistakes.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
15 Mar. 2025
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Despite the calamity at the line, Sage Hill (23-12), a young team that started two freshmen, rallied behind the play of junior guard Amalia Holguin.—
Eric Sondheimer,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2025
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The Blue Devils rallied from a 14-point deficit – tied for their largest comeback this season – to beat Georgia Tech in the quarterfinal.—
Julia Andersen,
CNN,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 24 Mar. 2025.
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