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
Royston Wild, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
In many ways, the current fiscal situation dates back to the financial crisis of 2008 and the fact that the country’s economy was unable to snap back readily to close the budget shortfalls that occurred then.
—Kevin Klowden, Chief Global Strategist At The Milken Institute, CNBC, 24 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
Meanwhile, corresponding sales in its domestic stores increased 2.8%, snapping back from a 4.7% decline in the previous three months.
—Royston Wild, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
In many ways, the current fiscal situation dates back to the financial crisis of 2008 and the fact that the country’s economy was unable to snap back readily to close the budget shortfalls that occurred then.
—Kevin Klowden, Chief Global Strategist At The Milken Institute, CNBC, 24 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapback
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Another share price slump ensued followed by another partial recovery later.Gaurav Sharma, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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In an election seen as a referendum on the city’s post-pandemic struggles with homelessness and street crime, Lurie pitched himself as a change agent who could lead San Francisco into an era of recovery.Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 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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André 3000 is already preparing to come back outside.Armon Sadler, VIBE.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Covid years The number of Chinese students in the US plunged during the pandemic and hasn’t rebounded since.Jessie Yeung, CNN, 21 Nov. 2024
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Golden State’s rebounding philosophy goes something like this: Gang rebound to close possessions and crash from the corners selectively on the other end.Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 15 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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The tragedy put a face on the problem, prompting citizens to take independent steps to improve pedestrian safety in some neighborhoods while waiting for public officials to take a more holistic response.Daryl Perry, The Indianapolis Star, 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 28 Nov. 2024.
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