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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
The Wings were plus-7 over the Mercury in rebounding on Thursday (37-30).
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Cal Phillips, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Otherwise, New York is leading San Antonio in shooting, rebounding and ball security in the finals.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The stock is up nearly 7% this morning, rebounding after Friday’s big chip sell-off.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Berke Buyuktuncel should help address last year’s rebounding issues, and Sebastian Williams-Adams was starting to break out in the NIT for Auburn and could end up one of those better-than-expected finds.
—Cj Moore
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026
But after that year, waiver rates started rebounding.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 June 2026
But in December 2022, biologists caught two dusky sharks in a row -- both females longer than 10 feet -- further proof that the species is rebounding.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Zubac’s defense and rebounding could be crucial skill additions for the Pacers.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
His scoring has dipped in the playoffs, but his rebounding and steals have climbed.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Cal Phillips, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 June 2026
Otherwise, New York is leading San Antonio in shooting, rebounding and ball security in the finals.
—Geoff Clark Outkick, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
The stock is up nearly 7% this morning, rebounding after Friday’s big chip sell-off.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Berke Buyuktuncel should help address last year’s rebounding issues, and Sebastian Williams-Adams was starting to break out in the NIT for Auburn and could end up one of those better-than-expected finds.
—Cj Moore
june 2, New York Times, 2 June 2026
But after that year, waiver rates started rebounding.
—Kate Wells, NPR, 2 June 2026
But in December 2022, biologists caught two dusky sharks in a row -- both females longer than 10 feet -- further proof that the species is rebounding.
—Julia Jacobo, ABC News, 1 June 2026
Zubac’s defense and rebounding could be crucial skill additions for the Pacers.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
His scoring has dipped in the playoffs, but his rebounding and steals have climbed.
—C.j. Holmes, New York Daily News, 1 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounding
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Williams said the teen boy and the young girls are recovering from their injuries.—
DeJanay Booth-Singleton,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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The league is finally recovering from a turbulent decade during which television ratings dropped by nearly 48% as many of its most prominent players, coaches and executives increasingly inserted themselves into partisan political debates.—
Bobby Burack OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
12 June 2026
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Bungee jumping uses elastic rubber cords that create a vertical, bouncing effect, whereas rope jumping uses low-stretch climbing ropes that convert the fall into a horizontal, pendulum swing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 June 2026
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Sticky skin glistened from a long day spent bouncing between stages, making every cool breeze feel like a small gift.—
Bryan West,
USA Today,
14 June 2026
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Carolina showed a fight that not only brought the Hurricanes back into the series by rallying to win 4-3 in overtime on Seth Jarvis' one-timer, but would serve as their signature throughout the series.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
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Carolina showed a fight that not only brought the Hurricanes back into the series by rallying to win 4-3 in overtime on Seth Jarvis’ one-timer, but would serve as their signature throughout the series.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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“Rebounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounding. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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