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Synonyms

snap back

Idioms  

  1. Rebound from a setback, recover quickly, as in I think we'll snap back quickly from this business downturn. This idiom transfers the sudden release of tension on, for example, a branch to other kinds of recovery. [First half of 1900s]

Example Sentences

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“The market wants to move away from 6,475 in either direction. Falling down to 6,475 from above increases the potential of sharp snap back rallies; breaking below 6,475 can trigger forced dealer selling, accelerating selloffs.”

From MarketWatch • Mar. 28, 2026

When those electrons snap back, they emit light that carries detailed information about how electrons and even atomic nuclei move.

From Science Daily • Jan. 5, 2026

Mending ties between Honduras and Taiwan would not mean an immediate snap back in trade volumes, said Yen, the seafood trader.

From Barron's • Dec. 18, 2025

Lycra is lightweight, breathable, and can expand and snap back indefinitely.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

Benny stung Robbie with that one, but before Robbie could snap back, Mr. Ray came out of the church with two other guys also dressed in black suits.

From "The Boy in the Black Suit" by Jason Reynolds

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