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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
Federal fishery managers voted Sunday to open waters off the coast of California to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022, with the population rebounding after wet winters ended a long drought.
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CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Celtics’ defensive-rebounding rollercoaster has an argument as the most surprising turnaround in the NBA this season.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Austin weather kicks off a warming trend Wednesday, with afternoon temperatures rebounding to near or past the 80-degree mark, according to the National Weather Service.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Despite playing with a fractured thumb on his shooting hand, the second-year pro has made 40% of his 3-pointers since Tatum’s debut while also providing effective offensive rebounding and competitive defense.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Reese, who led the WNBA in rebounding in 2025, has averaged 14 points and just under 13 rebounds per game in her first two seasons in the league.
—Jill Martin, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
She was named to the All-Rookie team in her first season, and in addition to being an All-Star, has also led the league in rebounding in each of her first two years in the league.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Mirković had 29 points and set an Illinois NCAA Tournament rebounding record with 17, while Wagler had 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Officials believed the population was rebounding, but the most recent count from 2025 instead showed a continuing decline.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
The Celtics’ defensive-rebounding rollercoaster has an argument as the most surprising turnaround in the NBA this season.
—Fred Katz, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Austin weather kicks off a warming trend Wednesday, with afternoon temperatures rebounding to near or past the 80-degree mark, according to the National Weather Service.
—Roberto Villalpando, Austin American Statesman, 8 Apr. 2026
Despite playing with a fractured thumb on his shooting hand, the second-year pro has made 40% of his 3-pointers since Tatum’s debut while also providing effective offensive rebounding and competitive defense.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
Reese, who led the WNBA in rebounding in 2025, has averaged 14 points and just under 13 rebounds per game in her first two seasons in the league.
—Jill Martin, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
She was named to the All-Rookie team in her first season, and in addition to being an All-Star, has also led the league in rebounding in each of her first two years in the league.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
Mirković had 29 points and set an Illinois NCAA Tournament rebounding record with 17, while Wagler had 18 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.
—Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Officials believed the population was rebounding, but the most recent count from 2025 instead showed a continuing decline.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounding
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The two freshman goalies were terrific, with Hicks recovering from a scary collision with Malcom Spence early in the third.—
Scott Wheeler,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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His victims are still recovering.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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In 2007, Wade faced another charge after bouncing a check of just over $500 to tax authorities in Douglas County, Georgia, to renew the registration on his vehicle.—
Andy Rose,
CNN Money,
6 Apr. 2026
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Moon broke free and one-timed a bouncing ball into the net for the equalizer.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
5 Apr. 2026
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That’s why many Democratic veterans are already looking toward the harder task of rallying behind the candidates who can convert this opening into votes.—
Greg Bluestein,
AJC.com,
12 Apr. 2026
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Mainly behind Harper and Scheierman, Boston’s reserves hung around early, falling behind by double digits midway into the second quarter and then rallying behind a 3-point shooting barrage (9 of 16) in the third quarter to outscore the Magic 42-20 in the period and open a 94-81 lead.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 Apr. 2026
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“Rebounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounding. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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