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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
CBS News, 15 May 2026
Allisha Gray scored 26 points, Angel Reese had 12 points and 16 rebounds for her 51st career double-double, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Dallas Wings 77-72 on Tuesday night.
—Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
The virus hides out in reservoirs in the body and rebounds fast if people stop treatment.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
And when Buxton rebounds, a Twins offense that entered Wednesday eighth in the majors in runs scored will improve.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Now, if Banks rebounds under Harbaugh’s and Wilson’s coaching, the Giants might actually have depth and a future.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
In Game 3, Kornet posted playoff career highs for minutes (30), points (14), rebounds (10) and assists (two).
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
Between them, Hart (6-foot-5) and Tonga (6-foot-2) were adding roughly 15 points and 10 rebounds a game.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Burton was the only player in the league to lead her team in total points (525), rebounds (192), assists (265), steals (50) and blocks (27).
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2026
Verb
The Pistons converted 13 offensive rebounds into 20 points.
—CBS News, 15 May 2026
Allisha Gray scored 26 points, Angel Reese had 12 points and 16 rebounds for her 51st career double-double, and the Atlanta Dream beat the Dallas Wings 77-72 on Tuesday night.
—Ajc Sports, AJC.com, 13 May 2026
The virus hides out in reservoirs in the body and rebounds fast if people stop treatment.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
And when Buxton rebounds, a Twins offense that entered Wednesday eighth in the majors in runs scored will improve.
—Dan Hayes, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Now, if Banks rebounds under Harbaugh’s and Wilson’s coaching, the Giants might actually have depth and a future.
—Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 4 May 2026
In Game 3, Kornet posted playoff career highs for minutes (30), points (14), rebounds (10) and assists (two).
—Tom Orsborn, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Apr. 2026
Between them, Hart (6-foot-5) and Tonga (6-foot-2) were adding roughly 15 points and 10 rebounds a game.
—John Shipley, Twin Cities, 16 Apr. 2026
Burton was the only player in the league to lead her team in total points (525), rebounds (192), assists (265), steals (50) and blocks (27).
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 11 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounds
Noun
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While most jellyfish stings are not life-threatening, some people may have allergic reactions.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
20 May 2026
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The logo received mixed reactions.—
Michelle Del Rey,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
Verb
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Even if a company recovers from a fraud incident, reputational damage is much harder to undo.—
Andy White,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
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As his wife recovers, each cycle of death and resurrection pulls him closer to something far more disturbing.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
14 May 2026
Verb
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The older one bounces his Spalding off the brick walls; the younger one digs his fingers into the box of corn flakes for the plastic prize.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
21 Apr. 2026
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Ulloa bounces between a linear, historical telling of the political, economic and racial shifts in the area and the personal accounts of five families from the region, including her own.—
Carlos De Loera,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The answers varied, but two had responses stemming from deeper places.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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The Associated Press reported earlier this year that balloons from Belarus had crossed into Polish airspace for a third consecutive night, with Polish forces describing the incidents as attempts to test air defense responses.—
Efrat Lachter,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Mihai is less patient with the process and rallies his community to visibly protest among other tactics.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
18 May 2026
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National protest groups, including those organizing the No Kings rallies, are participating.—
Sarah Clifton,
USA Today,
16 May 2026
Noun
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The replies to her post are full of comments pointing out that Pocahontas was an actual historical figure, while Helen, according to Eurepides’s version of the story, was born after the god Zeus assumed the form of a swan and mated with a human woman.—
Erin Vanderhoof,
Vanity Fair,
18 May 2026
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Some fans in the replies of that post pointed out, often in colorful ways, the apparent disconnect between a team lifting up moms while its coach has perhaps emotionally hurt the mother of his children.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The other interviewees answers will be forthcoming in a future article.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
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After five Italian divers died while exploring a deep underwater cave off the Maldives, families of the victims are demanding answers.—
Andrea Margolis,
FOXNews.com,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Though its origins are disputed, artists from across the world have adopted the aesthetic, offering creative takes that go from hyperrealistic to surreal to playful and bright.—
Diana Tsui,
Footwear News,
15 May 2026
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There’s no room for over-editing or re-takes, which adds a layer of transparency and excitement for viewers.—
Adam Rumanek,
Rolling Stone,
15 May 2026
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“Rebounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounds. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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