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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
Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Roll’s memory foam reportedly has a high SAG factor and rebounds quickly, similar to premium mattresses.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Gueye had 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench for the Hawks.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Additionally, Flagg is the only player who sits in the top 10 in clutch points (73), rebounds (29) and assists (13).
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Noting that the advocates are not seeking to end irrigated agriculture, McManus contended that recent salmon rebounds followed wetter years with more water in rivers, not habitat projects.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The pound slides after reaching its highest since 2021 as the dollar rebounds slightly.
—Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Monday’s game between the Magic and Cavaliers marked the seventh career performance of 35-plus points and 10-plus rebounds for Paolo Banchero.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
This remains a thoroughly uninspiring team, though, one that defends and rebounds poorly despite their size.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
Redshirt sophomore Jana El Alfy, who brought down a career-best 16 rebounds on top of six points, was openly weeping before the first tribute video even began on the Gampel Pavilion jumbotron.
—Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 22 Feb. 2026
Roll’s memory foam reportedly has a high SAG factor and rebounds quickly, similar to premium mattresses.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 20 Feb. 2026
Gueye had 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench for the Hawks.
—CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
Additionally, Flagg is the only player who sits in the top 10 in clutch points (73), rebounds (29) and assists (13).
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2026
Noting that the advocates are not seeking to end irrigated agriculture, McManus contended that recent salmon rebounds followed wetter years with more water in rivers, not habitat projects.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 30, Sacbee.com, 30 Jan. 2026
The pound slides after reaching its highest since 2021 as the dollar rebounds slightly.
—Bloomberg, 28 Jan. 2026
Monday’s game between the Magic and Cavaliers marked the seventh career performance of 35-plus points and 10-plus rebounds for Paolo Banchero.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
This remains a thoroughly uninspiring team, though, one that defends and rebounds poorly despite their size.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounds
Noun
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House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries had privately urged members to stage a silent defiance, which meant a minimal applause, restrained reactions, and symbolic gestures rather than theatrical protests.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
25 Feb. 2026
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But the proposal to change city rules around what some see as a scarce resource — parking spots — is drawing mixed reactions from neighbors.—
Chris Higgins,
Kansas City Star,
25 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Tommy Novak, serving as the first-line center while captain Sidney Crosby recovers from a lower-body injury sustained at the Milan Cortina Olympics, picked up his 12th goal of the season.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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Gordon essentially takes Gavin’s side, buying out Billy, and the friendship between the two younger men never recovers.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
24 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Reece Atwood tags her with an RBI single off the left-field wall that scores Kayden Henry, MaTaia Lawson follows with a 2-RBI single into right, and Jaycie Nichols bounces another single up the middle.—
Thomas Jones,
Austin American Statesman,
27 Feb. 2026
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Lock pores over concepts and opposing defenses with Darnold every morning and bounces reminders off him.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The redistricting efforts, though appearing significant in scope, reflect legitimate partisan responses to shifting political terrain, where defensive countermeasures by one party are necessary to balance aggressive moves by the other party seeking electoral advantages.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
1 Mar. 2026
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Democrats are still testing their responses to Trump, both stylistically and in terms of substance, and watching and evaluating one another.—
Amy Davidson Sorkin,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Martin rallies to edge Lake Highlands Arlington Martin rallied after halftime then held off Dallas Lake Highlands 62-57 in a Class 6A Division I bi-district game on Tuesday at Coppell High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Feb. 2026
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The East rallies to beat the West 132-120.—
Assistant Sports Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Ukrainian government then runs a search query, and replies with whether the subject is in Ukrainian captivity, has been confirmed dead, has been returned to Russia in a prisoner exchange, or is not included in any of those databases.—
Sophie Spiegelberger,
New Yorker,
24 Feb. 2026
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As Torquay’s women’s team were beating Gloucester on Sunday, commenters left sarcastic replies under the club’s social media updates.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Plus, devices worn on the body instead of being tucked away in a pocket may be able to understand context from one’s surroundings through cameras, microphones and other sensors, providing more information to tailor answers.—
Lisa Eadicicco,
CNN Money,
2 Mar. 2026
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And then listen to his answers.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Back in 2018, Iñárritu learned that all his dailies (raw takes) from that shoot, which in most productions are thrown away, were preserved at Mexico’s National University (UNAM).—
Carlos Aguilar,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Feb. 2026
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His ability to riff with you in the moment and give you different [takes] is incredible.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
23 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Rebounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounds. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
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