rebounding

present participle of rebound
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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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Recent Examples of rebounding Pan believes San Francisco is rebounding from its post-pandemic downturn, driven by AI growth. Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026 In fact, Portland has the worst defensive rebounding rate in the WNBA. Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026 Futures are rebounding with Microsoft's post-earnings rally leading the way higher. Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 July 2026 The first drills Monday focused on rebounding, the next half-dozen on various aspects of their pressuring, helping, swarming, trapping defense. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 July 2026 Robinson’s rebounding and shot-blocking — badly needed on this roster — should mitigate that step back to an extent. Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 July 2026 Washington leads the league in rebounding and had 37 Saturday. ABC News, 18 July 2026 Kinu lead the Úrvalsdeild karla league in rebounding that season while playing for the team Þór Þorlákshöfn. Nicholas Williams, New York Daily News, 12 July 2026 The skill that might translate the quickest is his rebounding and off-ball awareness. Aaron Heisen, Daily News, 9 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounding
Verb
  • Brooks, who is recovering from back-to-back ACL injuries, took a kick return rep midway through practice and seemingly tripped with his momentum taking him head-first into rookie linebacker Jackson Kuwatch’s ankles.
    Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 29 July 2026
  • The key thing when recovering from a mistake at work is to follow up with a verbal status report.
    Kate Wieczorek, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
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  • The resulting, room-sized artwork engulfed visitors in a swirling fantasia featuring bouncing balls, morphing nets and slow-motion action shots of Messi.
    Chloe Veltman, NPR, 29 July 2026
  • When Odevilas said yes, bouncing up and down for joy, Salem puts the ring onto her finger.
    Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 29 July 2026
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  • Stocks are rallying to start the new week , putting the S & P 500 within striking distance of a record closing high.
    Jeff Marks, CNBC, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Four days after conceding in the second minute of a 1-0 loss to visiting Gotham FC, Bay FC spotted Seattle two goals in the opening 10 minutes before rallying, only to surrender a late winner.
    Harold Gutmann, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

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“Rebounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounding. Accessed 6 Aug. 2026.

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