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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
Despite out-rebounding HPU, the Broncos shot worse from the field and beyond the arc, and ultimately couldn’t pull away, suffering a shocking upset that will be hard to overcome.
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Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Ohio State also addressed some of its rebounding and interior defense issues by adding Tilly and Brandon Noel from Wright State to the frontcourt, along with the freshman Bynum.
—The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Megadeals are rebounding, with 27 transactions over $10 billion this year (up from 21 last year).
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Melvin should be worried about assists and turnovers and Tre should be worried about rebounding.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
The power forward excels at creating space and in transition, a player who can score as a runner and is a vertical threat with rebounding skills.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
The data showed petroleum consumption hit record highs just before the COVID-19 pandemic, then dropped, and later appeared to begin rebounding.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Kuminga’s highlight reel Both Kerr and Kuminga have emphasized the fifth-year forward’s commitment to doing the little things, such as rebounding and hitting the open man.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
When the Celtics’ new roster was finalized this offseason, rebounding stood out as an obvious area of concern.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Cole Sullivan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2025
Ohio State also addressed some of its rebounding and interior defense issues by adding Tilly and Brandon Noel from Wright State to the frontcourt, along with the freshman Bynum.
—The Athletic College Basketball Staff, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Megadeals are rebounding, with 27 transactions over $10 billion this year (up from 21 last year).
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 3 Nov. 2025
Melvin should be worried about assists and turnovers and Tre should be worried about rebounding.
—Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
The power forward excels at creating space and in transition, a player who can score as a runner and is a vertical threat with rebounding skills.
—Janis Carr, Oc Register, 27 Oct. 2025
The data showed petroleum consumption hit record highs just before the COVID-19 pandemic, then dropped, and later appeared to begin rebounding.
—Sasha Hupka, AZCentral.com, 25 Oct. 2025
Kuminga’s highlight reel Both Kerr and Kuminga have emphasized the fifth-year forward’s commitment to doing the little things, such as rebounding and hitting the open man.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
When the Celtics’ new roster was finalized this offseason, rebounding stood out as an obvious area of concern.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 25 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounding
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The Noles capitalized on a bad snap by recovering the fumble and scored seven plays later.—
Matt Baker,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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Puerto Rico, for example, is still recovering from Hurricane Maria in 2017, while along Melissa's path, both Jamaica and Cuba are still in recovery from hurricanes in 2024.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
2 Nov. 2025
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Fulham’s longest-serving head coach since the 1960s, the man who ended their years bouncing between the Championship and Premier League, will surely navigate a path to safety.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
New York Times,
31 Oct. 2025
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Then, the camera panned over to Kelce, who was energetically bouncing up and down with his hand over his heart.—
Natasha Dye,
PEOPLE,
29 Oct. 2025
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Socialists, then and later, played a major role in initiating and rallying support for changes that most Americans have no desire to reverse.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani’s unlikely rise gives credence to Democrats who have urged the party to embrace more progressive candidates instead of rallying behind centrists in hopes of winning back swing voters who have abandoned the party.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Rebounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounding. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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