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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
Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Cade Cunningham finished with 23 points and 10 assists before fouling out, but was just 8-of-24 from the floor, while Isaiah Stewart went for 20 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Davis led the Mavs with 22 points, 13 rebounds two steals and a block in the opening game, but was overshadowed by Victor Wembanyama, who dominated en route to 40 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks in only 30 minutes.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Former Jazz forward John Collins had 14 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
—Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Scientists have long recognized that when glaciers melt, the land rebounds like a mattress relieved of weight.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
The six-foot-four-inch guard-forward graduated second in his class while notching 25 points and 11 rebounds a game.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The midfielder received the ball on the left from Lautaro after a few Venezuela rebounds in the area and slotted it into the near post.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Verb
Macquarie’s head of economics, David Doyle, also speaking exclusively to Fortune, warned that this stimulus could fuel overheating by 2026 if inflation rebounds.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 27 Oct. 2025
Cade Cunningham finished with 23 points and 10 assists before fouling out, but was just 8-of-24 from the floor, while Isaiah Stewart went for 20 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Davis led the Mavs with 22 points, 13 rebounds two steals and a block in the opening game, but was overshadowed by Victor Wembanyama, who dominated en route to 40 points, 15 rebounds and three blocks in only 30 minutes.
—Lawrence Dow, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Oct. 2025
Former Jazz forward John Collins had 14 points and seven rebounds off the bench.
—Oc Register, 23 Oct. 2025
Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Scientists have long recognized that when glaciers melt, the land rebounds like a mattress relieved of weight.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
The six-foot-four-inch guard-forward graduated second in his class while notching 25 points and 11 rebounds a game.
—Luke Cyphers, Sportico.com, 17 Oct. 2025
The midfielder received the ball on the left from Lautaro after a few Venezuela rebounds in the area and slotted it into the near post.
—Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounds
Noun
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The crash has drawn a range of reactions — from conspiracy theories that suggest a government plot to sicken people to serious responses from people who oppose experimenting on animals.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
31 Oct. 2025
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Silicon Valley giants announce huge AI spending sprees Silicon Valley giants announced huge AI spending sprees, drawing divergent market reactions — while seeming to ease fears of a major market correction.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As rookie sensation Cooper Flagg comes into his own and All-Star Kyrie Irving recovers from his torn ACL suffered in March, Davis has been a steady force, leading Dallas to a 2-3 record entering Saturday.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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And backup goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili has been pressed into action while Alisson Becker recovers from a hamstring injury.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The ball bounces in funny ways.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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As the plot bounces along and characters appear, step offstage, and reappear, things get strange, and reality flickers in and out to dazzling effect.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The crash has drawn a range of reactions — from conspiracy theories that suggest a government plot to sicken people to serious responses from people who oppose experimenting on animals.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Nov. 2025
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Their responses show that despite the enthusiasm for the technology in the workplace, students are being advised to go slow.—
Susan Caminiti,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Together, the building rallies for a joyful Christmas Eve—showing that holiday spirit, new memories, and maybe even new love are made by those bold enough to keep traditions alive.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Boston is no stranger to No Kings rallies.—
Peter Lucas,
Boston Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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In addition, many Department of Education employees who were furloughed were surprised to see a message blaming Democrats for the government shutdown inserted into their out-of-office replies.—
The NPR Network,
NPR,
30 Oct. 2025
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In replies to Mace’s post, several users also shared screenshots of an exchange between Mace and a trans poster who called her out last November, shortly after Mace introduced a resolution to ban transgender women from women’s restrooms in the Capitol.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them.,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Eager for answers, Mae messaged Charlie’s owner but got no response.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Oct. 2025
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All of that has left the Heat seeking answers in the immediate aftermath of Rozier’s Thursday arrest stemming from his alleged involvement in a sports betting scheme.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
25 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Does Lynne do many takes and improvise on set?—
Anne Thompson,
IndieWire,
3 Nov. 2025
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On Friday, a big defensive play by Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Kiké Hernández and an agonizing baserunning mistake by Toronto’s Addison Barger ended the game, setting up a winner-takes-all Game 7 on Saturday.—
Hailey Salvian,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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“Rebounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounds. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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