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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Brooks, who is recovering from back-to-back ACL injuries, took a kick return rep midway through practice and seemingly tripped with his momentum taking him head-first into rookie linebacker Jackson Kuwatch’s ankles.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
The key thing when recovering from a mistake at work is to follow up with a verbal status report.

— Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of recovering

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Bosa didn’t appear hindered while coming back from the knee injury, his third ACL tear dating back to high school.

— Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 26 July 2026
One entrant who enjoys coming back each year is Orland Park’s Sam Van Bruggen, who brought a 1927 Model-T Roadster pickup.

— Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026

Definition of coming back

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The first drills Monday focused on rebounding, the next half-dozen on various aspects of their pressuring, helping, swarming, trapping defense.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026
Robinson’s rebounding and shot-blocking — badly needed on this roster — should mitigate that step back to an extent.

— Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026

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