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
  • The driver is now recovering, per KBZK 7.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 19 Oct. 2025
  • Boston College comes off a 41-10 thrashing at home from Clemson last week, trailing 34-10 at the half and never recovering.
    Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • This guide explains how to get rid of grease on your range hood and how often to clean it, including tips to prevent the buildup from coming back.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Wayfair just announced its Way Day sale is officially coming back for the season.
    Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 20 Oct. 2025
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  • The Canes played tenacious defense with 22 steals and a 46-30 rebounding edge.
    Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2025
  • Investment bank Jefferies, which had exposure to First Brands, closed down 11% on Thursday before rebounding Friday.
    Hugh Leask, CNBC, 17 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • DeMario Douglas ran one of the best routes of his young career on the 53-yard touchdown, selling an out-breaking route before snapping back toward an open middle.
    Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 14 Oct. 2025
  • In fairness, Allen sold the call by snapping back his head in something of an NBA or international soccer flop.
    Ian O'Connor, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Democratic voters, who the media claim are hurt most by the federal government shutdown, are rallying behind their party leaders who have forced the three-week closure.
    Paul Bedard, The Washington Examiner, 21 Oct. 2025
  • The feedback has been nothing short of sweet, with Bieber’s friends, family members and fellow beauty brands rallying behind her.
    Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025
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“Bouncing (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing%20%28back%29. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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