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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An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
Aguirre removed Quiñones in favor or taller options, but Mexico never recovered from the loss of offensive creativity.

— Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Definition of recovered

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At the plate, Arraez has rebounded from a two-year slide and should be in competition for his fourth batting title.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
Bitcoin recently rebounded above $60,000 after a significant year-long decline, despite earlier fears and a 50% value loss.

— Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026

Definition of rebounded

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Ireland rallied, scoring through fullback Hugo Keenan in the 63rd minute.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 July 2026
Historian Lillian Faderman has documented a long history that shows the ways society sought to thwart the goals of feminism by lesbianizing women who rallied for their rights.

— Stephanie Fairyington, CNN Money, 17 July 2026

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While its roots go back to Don the Beachcomber in Hollywood in the 1930s, tiki culture blossomed after World War II, when American soldiers came back from the Pacific theater with stories of tropical islands.

— Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
Gunther smothered Cody, but Cody came back with to Cody Cutters.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026

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