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as in recovers
to regain a former or normal state
the economy will rebound from this latest slump
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Recent Examples of rebounds
Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Olivia Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench to pace the Sun (2-13).
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
In 2024, Jaylen Brown edged Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, 7-4, despite Tatum being the team’s best player all year, initiating the offense in the Finals and accumulating more points, rebounds and assists throughout the series.
—Mark Selig, New York Times, 12 June 2026
The plant rebounds in late summer and often reblooms.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
At 22 years old, Wembanyama is the youngest player to lead his team in points per game and rebounds in a season when his team makes the NBA Finals.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Ogwumike has 3,315 career rebounds to move into a tie with Tamika Catchings for fifth on the WNBA’s career list.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Stevens finished with 10 points, while center Elizabeth Williams had 11 points and a team-high nine rebounds off the bench.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The Pistons converted 13 offensive rebounds into 20 points.
—CBS News, 15 May 2026
Verb
Olivia Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench to pace the Sun.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 14 June 2026
Olivia Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench to pace the Sun (2-13).
—ABC News, 13 June 2026
In 2024, Jaylen Brown edged Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, 7-4, despite Tatum being the team’s best player all year, initiating the offense in the Finals and accumulating more points, rebounds and assists throughout the series.
—Mark Selig, New York Times, 12 June 2026
The plant rebounds in late summer and often reblooms.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
At 22 years old, Wembanyama is the youngest player to lead his team in points per game and rebounds in a season when his team makes the NBA Finals.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Ogwumike has 3,315 career rebounds to move into a tie with Tamika Catchings for fifth on the WNBA’s career list.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Stevens finished with 10 points, while center Elizabeth Williams had 11 points and a team-high nine rebounds off the bench.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
The Pistons converted 13 offensive rebounds into 20 points.
—CBS News, 15 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounds
Noun
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The producer made the effort to get to know Storrie’s fans, and was there to closely check their reactions at test and festival screenings.—
Rafa Sales Ross,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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More fan reactions at Arrowhead Attending was an obvious decision, according to Amir, who traveled from Ecuador.—
Daniel Sperry,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Tightening payment terms and following up earlier often recovers more cash than any new business would.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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On Falcon 9 launches, the company recovers the booster and payload fairings but tosses the upper stage, which puts a floor under how cheap each launch can get.—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
12 June 2026
Verb
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La Mirada’s production, under the able enough direction and choreography of Parker Esse, bounces along through all these twists and turns.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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What really bounces the Bengals into the number one position is their schedule.—
Gladys Louise Tyler,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
Noun
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Still, all of the responses were not positive.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
14 June 2026
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Bryan’s stumbling responses, under questioning from the legendary defense lawyer Clarence Darrow, left him humiliated.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Verb
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Put your name on a group idea and offer a simple prototype, because your generous style rallies allies without heavy talk.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
15 June 2026
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In the first all-American men’s final at the French Open since 1954, Jim Courier rallies to beat Andre Agassi 3-6, 6-4, 2-6, 6-1, 6-4 for his first Grand Slam title.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
Verb
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Medical equipment caroms off the walls, bangs toward their father.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Now that the federal government has shared their replies to Khan and Omer’s petition, the case is due for final arguments, after which a decision will be given by the judiciary.—
Sana Noor Haq,
CNN Money,
16 June 2026
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The post has been viewed by nearly 16 million people (not too shabby for a guy just south of 80,000 followers) and had its fair share of replies, most of which were siding with Beat.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
Noun
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That was especially true the following game when the Golden Knights took a 4-0 lead into the third period and the Hurricanes seemed to have no answers.—
Mark Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
15 June 2026
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Families across the island were searching for loved ones, waiting for answers, and grieving alongside a community hundreds of miles away.—
Jennifer Marcial Ocasio,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 June 2026
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“Rebounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounds. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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