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
Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2024
What happened when Helly snapped back to her Outie self at her own, much fancier party?
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 17 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.
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The out ended the inning, but Ohtani didn't snap back up and walk over to the dugout.
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And then more excitement as the disk is taken for forensic examination, with a tense wait while top data recovery experts are flown in from across the globe until finally the data is recovered to the sound of popping champagne corks.—
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The same office also funds disaster recovery and programs that help local communities build affordable housing.—
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Police recovered a loaded Cobra .38 Special from the scene.—
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Video footage recovered from the camera showed something long and tubular in the shadows—a U-boat.—
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Shelters are striving to minimize euthanasia rates by promoting adoption campaigns, spaying and neutering programs, and behavior rehabilitation.—
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Her treatment involved a 15-hour surgery to replace the bone and a long rehabilitation period.—
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Imposing costs Since the beginning of the war, Ukraine has worried that an eventual cease-fire will simply give Russia time to rebuild and come back.—
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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.—
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Cunningham’s led his team in points, rebounds and assists in four games this season.—
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The 6-foot-2 Jones is averaging nearly 30.2 points and 14 rebounds a game.—
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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.—
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Multiple factors are interacting: the quirk of post-pandemic championships scheduling; faster races and global finals, and subsequently improved baseline fitness; the depth of races; the growth of the indoor circuit and how companies market and release shoes for those competitions.—
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Shares of Constellation Brands rallied 5.5% after Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway disclosed a stake in the beverage company.—
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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.—
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“Snapback.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snapback. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
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