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as in recovered
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness
teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly
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as in bounced (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 snapped back
But it can be snapped back together and used as a snowboard for descents.
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William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Meloni snapped back on Trump with her own social media post later in the morning which shared a screen shot of the president's post along with a message by her written in English.
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Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
But they were snapped back to reality by Michael King on Monday as the Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 1-0, in the opener of a three-game series between the National League West’s top teams.
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Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
And then the city snapped back and became an even more aggressive grind than in 2019.
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Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
But when his drill struck rebar, the recoil snapped back into his mouth, breaking his teeth all over again.
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Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
New England’s run defense was among the league’s best early in the season, then fell off, but has snapped back with the return of Milton Williams.
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Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Then, with scant margin for error, the Rams (13-5) snapped back into winning form.
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Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
As the Brighton head coach snapped back, Farke waved his left hand in a calming motion.
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Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
William Finnegan,
New Yorker,
29 June 2026
Meloni snapped back on Trump with her own social media post later in the morning which shared a screen shot of the president's post along with a message by her written in English.
—
Nicholas Kerr,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
But they were snapped back to reality by Michael King on Monday as the Dodgers lost to the San Diego Padres, 1-0, in the opener of a three-game series between the National League West’s top teams.
—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
19 May 2026
And then the city snapped back and became an even more aggressive grind than in 2019.
—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
6 Apr. 2026
But when his drill struck rebar, the recoil snapped back into his mouth, breaking his teeth all over again.
—
Brit McCandless Farmer,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
New England’s run defense was among the league’s best early in the season, then fell off, but has snapped back with the return of Milton Williams.
—
Sam Farmer,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Feb. 2026
Then, with scant margin for error, the Rams (13-5) snapped back into winning form.
—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
As the Brighton head coach snapped back, Farke waved his left hand in a calming motion.
—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for snapped back
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An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.
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Aguirre removed Quiñones in favor or taller options, but Mexico never recovered from the loss of offensive creativity.
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The Dodgers came back from a 6-0 deficit after two innings to win that game, 12-7.
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Vitello said Arraez underwent an X-ray on his foot that came back clean.
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Advances in childbirth — including prenatal care, Cesarean sections, blood transfusions, antibiotics and neonatal intensive care — also dramatically improved maternal and infant survival compared with colonial America.
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The incursions showed drone defenses in Europe need to rapidly be improved, the IISS said.
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At the plate, Arraez has rebounded from a two-year slide and should be in competition for his fourth batting title.
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Bitcoin recently rebounded above $60,000 after a significant year-long decline, despite earlier fears and a 50% value loss.
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Emanuel Sharp, Isaiah Stevens and Marquel Sutton led the way as the Kings rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors Blue 91-85 on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
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Boston rallied three minutes into extra time off the foot of Amanda Santos, then Aissata Traore converted a penalty kick in the 78th minute.
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