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snap back

VERB
bounce
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bound bump carom hop jump leap rebound ricochet
STRONG
bob boomerang buck hurdle jounce recoil resile saltate thump vault
WEAK
fly back glance off jerk up and down spring back
VERB
rebound
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overcome pick up revive
STRONG
backfire boomerang convalesce heal mend rally recoil recuperate rejuvenate return
WEAK
get back on one's feet get better get in shape get well kick back make a comeback pull through regain one's health return to form spring back start anew
Antonyms
STRONG
destroy deteriorate hurt ruin weaken
VERB
recover
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bounce back gain grow heal increase overcome pick up rebound recuperate restore revive
STRONG
better convalesce mend rally refresh rejuvenate renew
WEAK
be out of woods come around feel oneself again forge ahead get back on feet get better get in shape get out from under get over get well make a comeback perk up pull through regain one's health regain one's strength return to form sober up start anew take turn for better
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline decrease destroy diminish hurt lose spend worsen
STRONG
deteriorate kill ruin weaken
WEAK
mislay miss wane
VERB
retort
Synonyms
STRONGEST
rebut
STRONG
counter crack rejoin repay reply requite respond retaliate return riposte sass squelch top
WEAK
answer back come back at shoot back talk back
Antonyms
STRONG
ask question request take
VERB
ricochet
Synonyms
STRONGEST
bounce back deflect
STRONG
backfire boomerang recoil return
WEAK
kick back spring back

Example Sentences

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Manager Sonia Bompastor's debut season could not have gone any better but it has been a snap back to reality this year.

From BBC ● May 12, 2026

He said that historically, when macro risks subside, flows tend to snap back into high-yield funds.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 6, 2026

“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

Sometimes, those gates can snap back and deliver a parting gift – a smack on the backside.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 15, 2026

Elinor was about to snap back an answer, but Mo had quickly put a hand over her mouth to keep her quiet.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

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