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noun

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as in reaction

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verb

ˈrē-ˌbau̇nd How to pronounce rebound (audio)
1
as in to recover
to regain a former or normal state the economy will rebound from this latest slump

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2
as in to bounce
to strike and fly off at an angle the ball rebounded off the rim

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Recent Examples of rebound
Noun
Merino came on in the 86th minute and scored on his second touch of the match, charging into the box and pouncing after Lammens spilled a rebound of Pau Cubarsí’s long shot. — Greg Beacham, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026 Merino scored on a rebound given up by Belgium goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who entered the game after an injury to Thibaut Courtois. — Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Verb
The skill that might translate the quickest is his rebounding and off-ball awareness. — Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 July 2026 Declining sales and exports were the main reasons for the sobering numbers, which were anticipated as Oregon rebounded from record figures earlier in the 2020s, Capital Press reported. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 9 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for rebound
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebound
  1. reaction
  2. recover
  3. bounce
  4. response
  5. rally
Noun
  • Builders mixed lime with volcanic ash, setting off mineral reactions that persisted as the concrete aged.
    — Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 11 July 2026
  • The director went on to compare the early reaction to The Odyssey with his experience of the beloved Dark Knight trilogy.
    — Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 11 July 2026
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Verb
  • One of Robinson's attorneys, Michael Burt, tried to inject uncertainty into the case Thursday by challenging the reliability of ballistics tests on a bullet fragment recovered from Kirk’s body.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Authorities conducted the raid after shells recovered from McDougal’s homicide scene were linked to a Pittsburg shooting that occurred inside a 7-Eleven in 2025, authorities said.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 10 July 2026
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Verb
  • For pitchers bouncing between organizations, one rough outing can change the trajectory of an entire season, and that seems to have been the case with former Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Austin Voth.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Messi, while still a brilliant creator and ruthless in the final third, doesn’t have the legs to bounce on the break.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 July 2026
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Noun
  • Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has threatened to halt more energy export routes from the Middle East in response to the US military reimposing a naval blockade of ships going to and from Iranian ports.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 15 July 2026
  • Molinar’s settlement is equal to the sum of one year’s salary and benefits, according to the separation agreement released by Fort Worth ISD officials on Tuesday in response to an open records request.
    — Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of response
Verb
  • The 7-foot-1, 255-pound, 25-year-old native of Alexandria, Virginia, put up six 3s, hitting three, which proved important in New Orleans rallying from an 18-point deficit.
    — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 12 July 2026
  • The Dodgers finally rallied for two runs in the sixth and then fell quiet again.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026
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