BOUNCES (BACK) Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

bounces (back)

verb

present tense third-person singular of bounce (back)

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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Chris Johnson forces and recovers a fumble on a run by Ollie Gordon that reached the perimeter.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
The 49ers will hand some of their head-coaching reins over to a longtime assistant while Kyle Shanahan recovers from injuries suffered in a recent car crash.

— Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Definition of recovers

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Meanwhile, buyers are returning as mortgage costs ease and sales activity rebounds.

— James Ward, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026
Milton-Jones ranks third in franchise history in blocks (245) and fourth in points (4,018), field goals (1,509), rebounds (1,882), steals (440) and minutes (10,384).

— Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026

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The group comes back with new performances, including solo stages from each member — a continuation of the group’s decision to each have a solo song on Revive+.

— Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Aug. 2026
SpaceX has already done this with the rocket’s massive Super Heavy booster, which is larger and heavier than Starship itself, but comes back at a fraction of the speed.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 25 July 2026

Definition of comes back

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Industry rallies together Huang briefly explained Nvidia’s position in his debut X post.

— Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 24 July 2026
Two points away from defeat, Ivanisevic rallies to beat Rafter 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, 9-7 and becomes the second player to win a Wimbledon singles title without being seeded.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

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