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as in to recover
to regain a former or normal state the economy will rebound from this latest slump

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noun

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Recent Examples of rebound
Verb
On Sunday in Connecticut, everything started to click for Van Lith, who posted 16 points, five rebounds and one assist in a 78-66 win over the Sun. Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 20 June 2025 Over 21 games in the playoffs this year, Haliburton has averaged 17.9 points, 9.1 assists, and 5.8 rebounds per contest. Matt Levine, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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Stocks have fluctuated amid the escalating conflict, sinking last week before rebounding on Monday. Preston Fore, Fortune, 17 June 2025 Two decades later, researchers now have a clearer picture of how wildlife has rebounded in the region. Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for rebound
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebound
Verb
  • Authorities in Kootenai County, Idaho, said the body of the man recovered on the mountain is believed to be the only suspect responsible for the deadly shootings.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 June 2025
  • A good night's sleep helps your body recover, regulate hormone production, and maintain a well-functioning metabolism.
    Lindsay Curtis, Health, 30 June 2025
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  • The boat bounced across the waves, and every mile further out felt wilder and harsher, just the open sea and occasional rocky outcrops.
    James Rebanks June 26, Literary Hub, 26 June 2025
  • Prior to the Bulls and the Lakers, Ron bounced the ball for the Cleveland Cavaliers from 1986 to 1989 and then the L.A. Clippers from 1989 to 1994.
    Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 25 June 2025
Noun
  • The reaction among national Democrats has been noticeably cautious.
    Nik Popli, Time, 25 June 2025
  • Both, it could be argued, as a producer and writer have only hit full stride and an international reach in TV with the advent of streamers, notably Netflix and Movistar Plus+, and the reaction of incumbent broadcasters in Spain, essaying series which aimed to combine broad audiences with a TV edge.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 25 June 2025
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  • Demonstrators rally in support of federal workers outside of the Department of Health and Human Services on February 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
    Kate Plummer, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
  • Sacramento anti-war organizations rallied in protest against the ongoing tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran, mobilizing in support of Iran on Wednesday.
    Rebecca-Ann Jattan, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Trump Warns Iran To Make Peace or Face Further Strikes Satellite Images Show Israeli Strike Damage to Iranian Nuclear Site That relief in the market was only temporary as after Iran threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important oil chokepoint, in response to the U.S. strikes.
    Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 June 2025
  • The council memo was also written in response to Aubrey’s request to access records on all use-of-force cases, rather than its current allotment of incidents that lead to a shooting or serious bodily injury.
    Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 22 June 2025

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“Rebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebound. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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