snapback
1 of 2noun
snap·back ˈsnap-ˌbak 
1
: a football snap
2
: a sudden rebound or recovery
a snapback of prices on the stock exchange
snap back
2 of 2verb
snapped back; snapping back; snaps back
intransitive verb
: to make a quick or vigorous recovery
Synonyms
Noun
- comeback
- convalescence
- healing
- mending
- rally
- recovery
- recuperation
- rehab
- rehabilitation
Verb
- come back
- convalesce
- gain
- heal
- mend
- pull round [chiefly British]
- rally
- recoup
- recover
- recuperate
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Example Sentences
Noun the doctor predicted a quick snapback for the rugged young soldier Verb teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly analysts hoped that the economy would snap back over the next few months
Recent Examples on the Web
Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2022 Their predictions would require a breathtaking snapback in stock markets, a gain of 28% in the S&P 500 from current levels in about six months. Jason Bisnoff, Forbes, 28 June 2022 The snapback does little to change that assessment. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2022 Sports clothing line JumpBall Apparel produces snapback hats, sneakers and sweatshirts that reimagines traditional basketball attire. Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022 Supply shortages combined with a snapback in demand have broadly pushed up prices across the economy, while trillions in government financial relief and low borrowing costs have played a role in keeping that demand elevated for longer. Molly Smith, Bloomberg.com, 20 Apr. 2022 And also, there’s the opportunity to have snapback sanctions if there is further aggression in future. NBC News, 27 Mar. 2022 The caps come in flex, adjustable, fitted, and snapback styles and range in price from $31.99 to $43.99. cleveland, 28 Mar. 2022 But these shifts have led to an industry snapback—a reconquest and occupation of studio terrain. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2021 See More
Noun
Maui snapback is one of a line of pieces that pays homage to some of America’s prettiest locations. Thomas Hindle, The Hollywood Reporter, 22 July 2022 Their predictions would require a breathtaking snapback in stock markets, a gain of 28% in the S&P 500 from current levels in about six months. Jason Bisnoff, Forbes, 28 June 2022 The snapback does little to change that assessment. Shawn Tully, Fortune, 1 June 2022 Sports clothing line JumpBall Apparel produces snapback hats, sneakers and sweatshirts that reimagines traditional basketball attire. Sara Butler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Apr. 2022 Supply shortages combined with a snapback in demand have broadly pushed up prices across the economy, while trillions in government financial relief and low borrowing costs have played a role in keeping that demand elevated for longer. Molly Smith, Bloomberg.com, 20 Apr. 2022 And also, there’s the opportunity to have snapback sanctions if there is further aggression in future. NBC News, 27 Mar. 2022 The caps come in flex, adjustable, fitted, and snapback styles and range in price from $31.99 to $43.99. cleveland, 28 Mar. 2022 But these shifts have led to an industry snapback—a reconquest and occupation of studio terrain. Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 2 Dec. 2021 See More Word History
First Known Use
Noun
1887, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Verb
1945, in the meaning defined above
snapback 1 of 2
noun
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- recovery
- rehabilitation
- rehab
- healing
- comeback
- revival
- rally
- mending
- recuperation
- resuscitation
- convalescence
- survival
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- decline
- deterioration
- failing
- sinking
- weakening
- fading
- worsening
- degeneration
- regression
- relapse
- wasting (away)
- wilting
- languishing
- withering
snap back
2 of 2verb
1
as in to recover
to become healthy and strong again after illness or weakness teenagers will often snap back remarkably quickly Synonyms & Similar Words
- recover
- come back
- improve
- pull round
- heal
- come to
- recuperate
- come around
- rally
- gain
- come round
- convalesce
- recoup
- pull through
- survive
- mend
- revive
- pick up
- recruit
- perk (up)
- cheer (up)
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- waste (away)
- collapse
- ail
- come down
- fail
- decline
- sicken
- deteriorate
- fade
- worsen
- weaken
- degenerate
- wilt
- sink
- wither
- languish
- relapse
- regress
2
as in to come back
to regain a former or normal state analysts hoped that the economy would snap back over the next few months Synonyms & Similar Words
- recover
- come back
- rebound
- rally
- bounce (back)
- stage a comeback
- make a comeback
- revive
- revitalize
- reanimate
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- fail
- decline
- worsen