as in recovers
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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Knowing how the brain moves in spaceflight and subsequently recovers allows researchers to understand the effects of microgravity on human physiology.—
Rachael Seidler,
Space.com,
7 Mar. 2026 -
The Yankees have a crowded bench mix, even with José Caballero set to start the season at shortstop as Anthony Volpe recovers from shoulder surgery.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
5 Mar. 2026
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When the final buzzer sounded, Nembhard finished with career highs in points (28), rebounds (3), assists (10) and 3-pointers (4).—
Mike Curtis,
Dallas Morning News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Even with dramatically better affordability, rebounds from the Great Recession’s troubles were lethargic.—
Jonathan Lansner,
Oc Register,
2 Mar. 2026
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Basically, when that hook comes back, everybody’s guaranteed to sing it.—
Gia Peppers,
VIBE.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Passport in my pocket, a memory of a family trip comes back to me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
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Although public opinion usually rallies behind a president during wartime, Trump’s failure to seek consensus about a new battle in the Middle East has left early opinion sharply divided.—
Dave Goldiner,
New York Daily News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Martin rallies to edge Lake Highlands Arlington Martin rallied after halftime then held off Dallas Lake Highlands 62-57 in a Class 6A Division I bi-district game on Tuesday at Coppell High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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Release and the keyboard snaps back to the letters.—
David Phelan,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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Just then, Dick loses his hold on Pennywise, who snaps back awake.—
Louis Peitzman,
Vulture,
15 Dec. 2025
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“Bounces (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounces%20%28back%29. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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