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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That buffer though isn't without limits, as signs are emerging that China's crude imports may be gradually recovering.

— Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
For new mothers recovering postpartum or returning to work, this can feel like a second shift.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026

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Nick Bosa, who’s coming back from his third ACL repair, missed most of training camp while 2025 first-round pick Mykel Williams will start the season on PUP.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 7 Sep. 2026
That variety, Cerny said, is also what keeps customers coming back.

— Evgenia Anastasakos, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of coming back

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Tetart's ex-teammates say getting hit by the transgender scoring and rebounding queen is like being hit by a train.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Personal trainer Eve Overland told Good Housekeeping that incline treadmill walking, easy rebounding or even some dance classes are appropriate choices too.

— Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026

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