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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Police recovered multiple shell casings from the scene while searching for witnesses and surveillance video on Sunday.

— Christina Fan, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026
Evidence recovered from Evonitz’s apartment, former residences and vehicle linked him to the abductions and murders of three girls from Spotsylvania County, Virginia — Sofia Silva, 16; Kristin Lisk, 15; and her sister, Kati Lisk, 12.

— Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of recovered

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The former Tiger rebounded in his second start with the Padres, striking out six while allowing two runs on five hits and two walks over six innings in a no-decision.

— Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026
Schubert rebounded from a bogey on the par-4 14th with birdies on the par-3 16th and the par-4 18th.

— ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebounded

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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
The Dream, however, snapped back to finish the job and put themselves back in the win column for the first time since June 22.

— Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 10 July 2026

Definition of snapped back

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Yields initially fell and stocks rallied on the disclosure, which Jim characterized as an effort to preserve the stock market rally .

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 22 Aug. 2026
The two wore matching XX-XY shirts as women’s sports advocates rallied outside the arena before the game.

— Jackson Thompson OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

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