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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The Dodgers finally rallied for two runs in the sixth and then fell quiet again.

— Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
Energy stocks — including ConocoPhillips , Chevron , and Marathon Petroleum — rallied Tuesday as WTI crude climbed back to $76 a barrel, while companies exposed to higher fuel costs came under pressure.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026

Definition of rallied

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After England’s Jordan Pickford stopped an Erling Haaland header, Norway came back moments later after a takeaway on Harry Kane to take the lead.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026
Thiero came back in the game in the fourth quarter and threw down another lob dunk.

— Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026

Definition of came back

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