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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Verb
  • Kevin Danso has proven himself, but Radu Dragusin is still recovering from an ACL injury and new signing Kota Takai has been struggling with a foot issue.
    James McNicholas, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • In a workplace recovering from layoffs, that signal is vital.
    Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
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  • The redemption story is overused in sports, but Anisimova coming back from a double-bagel Wimbledon final defeat against Iga Świątek to beat the same player a couple of months later was extraordinary.
    The Athletic Tennis Staff, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • This helps keep customers coming back to the program over and over again, allowing retailers to see the most benefit from the loyalty program.
    Len Covello, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • Since international travel began rebounding after the Covid-19 pandemic, aviation emissions climbed back to nearly 950 million tonnes of CO2 in 2023— over 90% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Energy Agency.
    Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • The news briefly sent SiriusXM (SIRI) shares down nearly 2% in premarket trading, before rebounding.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
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  • So, the new policy, while snapping back to the less expansive position, aligns with State's and eliminates confusion in this regard.
    Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
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  • Fred Warner's eighth season as the 49ers' marquee linebacker comes with the tough task of rallying a rebuilt defense.
    Cam Inman, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
  • To have a chance at winning in November, a Democratic candidate will need to draw independent voters and sway on the fence Republicans, in addition rallying Democrats, Rottinghaus said.
    Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Bouncing (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing%20%28back%29. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.

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