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 of the footage was played during a dayslong suppression hearing last December, when the defense argued evidence recovered during the arrest should be suppressed because Mangione’s backpack was improperly searched.

— Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 2 Oct. 2026
Coast Guard crews recovered three bodies during the multi-agency search.

— David Goodhue October 2, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2026

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Bitcoin has rebounded over 40% from its July low, as improving risk appetite have helped revive demand for digital assets.

— Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
The Flyers rebounded on the ice last season, reaching the second round of the playoffs after five straight years of no playoff action.

— Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of rebounded

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Moore's head snapped back and hit the turf hard, and his teammates immediately went after Stephens in a prolonged exchange.

— ABC News, ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026
In those cases, 211 stayed at the price after the initial movement, 62 continued moving and 80 snapped back to their original position.

— Garrett Downs, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

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Thousands of demonstrators rallied in Kosovo on Thursday in the biggest nationwide protest yet against recent war crimes convictions for four of its wartime rebel leaders.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 2 Oct. 2026
On Friday, stocks rallied as yields retreated, following a surprisingly weak September jobs report that suggested the Federal Reserve may stay on hold at this month’s policy meeting.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of rallied

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