REBOUNDS Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

rebounds 1 of 2

noun

plural of rebound

as in reactions

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rebounds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rebound

as in recovers

to regain a former or normal state the economy will rebound from this latest slump

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as in bounces

to strike and fly off at an angle the ball rebounded off the rim

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Another upgrade of Old Dominion Freight Line as the freight cycle rebounds from a multiyear downturn. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 9 July 2026 That came on May 7 before a staggered series of price drops tempered by price-hike rebounds over the last seven weeks amid on-again and off-again peace talks in the Middle East. — Garfield Hylton, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026 According to him, this structural shift could imply that future demand rebounds will encounter significantly tighter constraints than in previous decades. — Daniel Fusch, USA Today, 22 June 2026 Lionel Messi rebounds his own miss and dodges three Austrian defenders with a sliding second goal in stoppage time to put the exclamation mark on an historic performance for him and Argentina today in Arlington. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 June 2026 The 24-year-old WNBA star is celebrated for her athletic prowess, leading LSU to a national title and quickly becoming the fastest to 1,000 WNBA rebounds. — Terence Moore, Forbes.com, 21 June 2026 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

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With the rise in second-screen watching and secondary content — such as reactions, predictions, commentary, and styling formats — before and after the matches, the opportunity for brands has been enormous.

— Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
The announcement, made by state park officials Monday — a day before National Nude Day — drew mixed reactions from conservationists and naturists, the preferred term for people who enjoy being nude in public settings.

— Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026

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Residents may experience temporary low water pressure as the system recovers over the next several hours.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 12 July 2026
The oldest of Turner’s five children, 24-year-old Ashley, has taken on more responsibility to help care for the family as her father recovers.

— Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026

Definition of recovers

Noun

Even negative responses like yelling can accidentally encourage it.

— Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026
Another $2 million would fund an off-site residential security post aimed at making emergency responses faster, as well as increasing the number of Supreme Court police officers.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 July 2026

Definition of responses

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Two points away from defeat, Ivanisevic rallies to beat Rafter 6-3, 3-6, 6-3, 2-6, 9-7 and becomes the second player to win a Wimbledon singles title without being seeded.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2026
Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals.

— Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 28 June 2026

Definition of rallies

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The final episode will hopefully provide answers to all of these burning questions.

— KiMi Robinson, USA Today, 11 July 2026
After the finding against him, McGregor appealed the decision of the civil jury on the grounds that his lawyers believed his answers to police during interviews should not have been put before the jury.

— Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 11 July 2026

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