BOUNCED (BACK) Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

bounced (back)

verb

past tense of bounce (back)

as in recovered

to regain a former or normal state once the cleanup from the hurricane is completed, business owners are hoping that tourism quickly bounces back

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Some production could be recovered once fields dry, making a rebound in Brazilian sugar content or faster harvesting one of the clearest downside risks to prices.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
The Broncos’ special teams unit recovered a punt in the first half that led directly to a 38-yard receiving touchdown from junior running back Sire Gaines.

— Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 6 Sep. 2026

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Bitcoin and gold snapped back from steep midyear slumps, with bitcoin vaulting above $77,000 and gold nearing $4,700 as investors rushed into alternative assets this week.

— Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
As soon as the fireworks ended, the nation’s focus snapped back to the war with Iran, the upcoming midterm elections, and World Cup soccer.

— Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026

Definition of snapped back

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Jake Burger homered twice and Ezequiel Duran had his 12th game this season with at least three hits as Texas rallied from two four-run deficits to beat Tampa Bay.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 7 Sep. 2026
Down 2-0 for much of the game, the Mets rallied to score four times in the bottom of the eighth, using home runs by Brett Baty and Bo Bichette.

— Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of rallied

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Rakowski came back to deliver a five-yard pass to Flowers, who turned it into a 25-yard touchdown play.

— Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026
After vowing to return from his latest calf injury before the end of the season, Juan Soto came back before the end of August, a full month before the New York Mets enter their offseason.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026

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