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bouncing (back)

verb

Definition of bouncing (back)next
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncing (back)
  1. recovering
  2. coming back
  3. rebounding
Verb
  • The invigorating Korean scrub offered in their jjimjilbang (Korean spa) always leaves me glowing, but only when applied pre-treatment—the heat of a sauna can irritate recovering skin.
    — Anna Haines, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Papa, 63, had been recovering from leukemia and complications after a bone marrow transplant in March.
    — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Definition of recovering
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  • Hernández is a proven October hitter, while Pages is finding his swing after coming back from a broken hand.
    — Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Speaking with the Roommates Show’s Jalen Brunson, Josh Hart and Matt Hillman, Hargitay, 62, addressed Meloni, 65, coming back to the show.
    — Brenton Blanchet, PEOPLE, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of coming back
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  • The ban would also raise global diesel prices, rebounding on American consumers who depend on imports.
    — Brendan Ruberry, semafor.com, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The expansion of the playoff format to 14 teams in 2020 has made rebounding slightly easier; since then, 16% of 0-2 teams have gone on to make the postseason, including three each of the last two seasons.
    — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of rebounding
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“Bouncing (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing%20%28back%29. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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