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noun

ˈsnap-ˌbak

Definition of snapback

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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verb

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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Noun

Somewhat surprisingly, in the past, five-week losing streaks for the S & P 500 have been followed by poor near-term returns on average rather than forceful snapbacks, according to multiple such studies. — Michael Santoli, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026 Each hat is a pre-curved snapback and comes in the team's typical colorway. — Megan Armstrong, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2026

Verb

American sanctions on Iranian oil, temporarily lifted, have now snapped back into place. — Idrees Kahloon, The Atlantic, 9 July 2026 The answers were wide-ranging, but largely suggested that the party was not about to snap back to the pre-Trump days. — Seth Masket, Denver Post, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for snapback

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Noun

Treatments exist and patients caught early with the disease usually make a complete recovery.

— CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Adames will rest and rehab after getting a platelet-rich plasma injection Thursday night, and typical recovery takes 3-4 weeks.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of recovery

Verb

With intermittent rain in the forecast over the next week, some sessions could be rescheduled or delayed for hours, corralling fans and shortening the time players have to recover for their next round.

— Aaron Short, Curbed, 3 Sep. 2026
The dangerous weather conditions — which included 20-knot winds and waves more than eight feet high — prohibited first responders from recovering five bodies that were also found on the vessel, officials said.

— Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of recover

Verb

Instead, Cramer pointed to Cook's ability to sustain the iPhone's appeal and keep consumers coming back through successive generations of premium devices.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
The drug showed promising results in reducing recurrence, which is the cancer coming back.

— Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of come back

Verb

Chelsea, despite missing out on a late move for Lamine Camara, and Tottenham have improved considerably, but that is more a reflection of previous dysfunction — and a lighter schedule — than inspired recruitment.

— Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
Kia's base model can feel a bit barebones, but upper trims feature plenty of creature comforts and tech enhancements that improve its driving and ownership experience.

— Keith Laing, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of improve

Verb

Meanwhile, recent data shows that New Zealand's economic growth prior to the conflict was stronger than previously anticipated, with household and business confidence rebounding.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
The move puts Eli Lilly among Citadel’s largest individual stock positions and comes after the pharma giant’s shares suffered a sharp decline earlier this year before rebounding.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebound

Verb

In addition, key agricultural futures including rice, cotton, and corn have also rallied significantly since the beginning of the year, with most currently trading around their highest levels in three years.

— , CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
The Dragons rallied from a 27-point deficit to stun Oklahoma power Jenks, 34-33.

— Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026

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