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as in recovered
to regain a former or normal state
the economy will rebound from this latest slump
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Recent Examples of rebounded
Sasaki rebounded to throw three perfect innings to finish his outing.
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Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
As the global economy rebounded from the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine led to international sanctions that once again priced lower-income countries out of natural gas markets, causing shortage and blackouts.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Marner’s shot went to the right of the goal and rebounded out front for Howden to put home.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
In March 2025, the county added 7,500 jobs in a year; in March 2024, 14,500 jobs; and in March 2023, 50,100 jobs, as the region rebounded from the pandemic.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Uplifted by Joel Embiid's early return from an appendectomy, the Sixers rebounded from two blowout losses to win Game 5 in Boston and were buoyed by a throwback effort from George to keep a comfortable lead in Game 6.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Though sales have gradually rebounded, having two Adidas athletes achieving a goal that was a clearly defined, and well-publicized, moonshot for rival Nike highlighted the current fortunes of the two sportswear giants.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The real estate investment trust acquired Quixote in 2022 for $360 million as production rebounded post-Covid with Atlanta one of the fastest-growing hubs due to generous incentives.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Chicago White Sox starter Noah Schultz rebounded, striking out James Wood looking and former Sox infielder Curtis Mead swinging.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026
As the global economy rebounded from the pandemic, Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine led to international sanctions that once again priced lower-income countries out of natural gas markets, causing shortage and blackouts.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 2 May 2026
Marner’s shot went to the right of the goal and rebounded out front for Howden to put home.
—ABC News, 2 May 2026
In March 2025, the county added 7,500 jobs in a year; in March 2024, 14,500 jobs; and in March 2023, 50,100 jobs, as the region rebounded from the pandemic.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2026
Uplifted by Joel Embiid's early return from an appendectomy, the Sixers rebounded from two blowout losses to win Game 5 in Boston and were buoyed by a throwback effort from George to keep a comfortable lead in Game 6.
—CBS News, 30 Apr. 2026
Though sales have gradually rebounded, having two Adidas athletes achieving a goal that was a clearly defined, and well-publicized, moonshot for rival Nike highlighted the current fortunes of the two sportswear giants.
—Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 Apr. 2026
The real estate investment trust acquired Quixote in 2022 for $360 million as production rebounded post-Covid with Atlanta one of the fastest-growing hubs due to generous incentives.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
Chicago White Sox starter Noah Schultz rebounded, striking out James Wood looking and former Sox infielder Curtis Mead swinging.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounded
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Talley fled the scene after the shooting, and officers later recovered a weapon when he was taken into custody, according to police.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Police recovered a knife at the scene.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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The ball bounced behind him to Taylor Walls, but the Rays shortstop couldn’t field it cleanly, either, allowing Story to break for home and beat the throw.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
8 May 2026
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Junior third baseman Julianna Kouba bounced a two-run single through the right side of the infield in the top of the seventh to account for the winning margin for the North Stars.—
Rick Armstrong,
Chicago Tribune,
7 May 2026
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The Rockies blew leads of 6-0 and 7-2, but rallied to beat the Phillies 9-7 in 11 innings on Friday night at Citizens Bank Park.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
9 May 2026
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Still, many residents on the West Side and in Beverly Hills rallied against the project.—
Oren Peleg,
New Yorker,
9 May 2026
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“Rebounded.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounded. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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