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as in recovering
to regain a former or normal state
the economy will rebound from this latest slump
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as in bouncing
to strike and fly off at an angle
the ball rebounded off the rim
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Recent Examples of rebounding
Robinson’s absence left the Knicks without his rebounding dominance and rim protection off the bench.
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Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Size and rebounding chops are especially important against the Knicks, one of the league’s most physical teams on the glass.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 May 2026
In an ideal world, that would be with a shooting and rebounding big.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
The Cavaliers also had a 25-8 rebounding advantage during the spurt, and converted 10 offensive boards into 14 points.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
That gang rebounding mentality will be imperative in this series.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
On the glass, the Lakers won the battle for the second consecutive game, 54-45 – a notable end to the series considering Redick harped on how the Lakers would have to fight against the Rockets – the top rebounding team in the NBA – in the series.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
The Lakers’ rebounding was astonishing, nearly doubling the offensive rebounds of the NBA’s best offensive rebounding team.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Bryson Tiller, now at Mizzou, struggled with rebounding this past season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Size and rebounding chops are especially important against the Knicks, one of the league’s most physical teams on the glass.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 6 May 2026
In an ideal world, that would be with a shooting and rebounding big.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 May 2026
The Cavaliers also had a 25-8 rebounding advantage during the spurt, and converted 10 offensive boards into 14 points.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
That gang rebounding mentality will be imperative in this series.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
On the glass, the Lakers won the battle for the second consecutive game, 54-45 – a notable end to the series considering Redick harped on how the Lakers would have to fight against the Rockets – the top rebounding team in the NBA – in the series.
—Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 2 May 2026
The Lakers’ rebounding was astonishing, nearly doubling the offensive rebounds of the NBA’s best offensive rebounding team.
—Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2026
Bryson Tiller, now at Mizzou, struggled with rebounding this past season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounding
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While recovering from surgery, Perry's elderly mother died of an illness.—
Jack Irvin,
PEOPLE,
15 May 2026
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At the time, supply chains were also still recovering from pandemic-era disruptions.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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The book provides a snapshot of her family’s life bouncing between homes on both sides, and the process of transculturation that resulted.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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Blake’s shot, his second tally of the game and fourth of the playoffs, hit Dan Vladar in the arm before bouncing behind the goalie and into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
10 May 2026
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The Pistons tried rallying for another fourth-quarter comeback but couldn’t muster the scoring or stops necessary to do so.—
Darnell Mayberry,
New York Times,
12 May 2026
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Supporters of Carlos Della Valle spent months rallying and writing letters to immigration officials, urging them to release him.—
Madeleine Wright,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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“Rebounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounding. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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