BOUNCING (BACK) Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

bouncing (back)

verb

Definition of bouncing (back)

present participle of bounce (back)

as in recovering

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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In another study published this year, researchers used a DMPU/ethylene glycol-potassium hydroxide system to completely convert PET in polyester/cotton blends at 70 degrees Celsius in 30 minutes, recovering TPA while preserving the cotton component.

— Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
After recovering from the life-threatening illness, Hilton made the decision to relocate his family to Miami in June.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of recovering

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Erika looks on with the malevolent bemusement of a college cheerleader coming back to homecoming to judge her old high school squad.

— Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Use An Herbicide For stubborn weeds that keep coming back, an herbicide may be your best bet.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of coming back

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The relative chart versus the SPX has improved as well, with NTR rebounding from trendline support and reclaiming its 40-week moving average (MA) in the ratio.

— Katie Stockton, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
China’s workhorse Long March rocket family appears to be rebounding quickly from a rare launch failure August 10.

— Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026

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