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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Rachel Banham contributed 11 points and four rebounds off the bench. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 Justin Sullivan | Getty Images Short sellers betting against SpaceX are rapidly retreating from the trade, just as the newly public stock rebounds from its post-IPO slump. — Yun Li, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026 If the Dallas Cowboys defense truly rebounds in 2026 after a disastrous campaign last year, don’t be surprised if the root of the success starts with this duo. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, buyers are returning as mortgage costs ease and sales activity rebounds. — James Ward, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Milton-Jones ranks third in franchise history in blocks (245) and fourth in points (4,018), field goals (1,509), rebounds (1,882), steals (440) and minutes (10,384). — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 The company’s now poised to be a winner as the sector rebounds from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which choked off nearly 20% of global oil supply. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 July 2026 In her second appearance against the Sky on July 19, Jones finished with six points and 10 rebounds off the bench. — Micahya Costen, AJC.com, 23 July 2026 Ogwumike finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, also moving past Candace Parker (3,467) into third on the WNBA’s career rebounds list with 3,472. — ABC News, 17 July 2026

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Energy from the sun helps reactions between those blocks along, coaxing them to form polymers, or longer chains of molecules.

— Sarah Scoles, Scientific American, 15 Sep. 2026
Werner Herzog’s Bucking Fastard, starring Rooney and Kate Mara as preternaturally close twins, drew reactions that ranged from delighted appreciation to pure bewilderment.

— Joe Reid, Vulture, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of reactions

Verb

The South China Morning Post reported that the line recovers more than 98 percent of the available cesium and over 95 percent of the rubidium.

— Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 15 Sep. 2026
Evans fumbles at the 1 yard line and Brandon Paisley recovers it for Winter Park.

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

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But here, in a backyard on Cimarron Street on the last Saturday in July, conversation bounces from table to table, mouth to mouth, and the harmony of the day falls into place.

— Jason Parham, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Expect cameos from the likes of Mystique, Sabretooth and Jean Grey in an adventure that bounces from Canada to Japan and beyond.

— ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of bounces

Noun

Prospective clients should ask whether a reputation firm monitors these responses and how AI search fits into its broader approach.

— Scott Keever, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026
As part of the course, students can use AI models for help on assignments but have to upload transcripts of their prompts and the AI’s responses.

— Marco Quiroz-Gutierrez, Fortune, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of responses

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With unwavering resolve, Salvador rallies an eclectic band of misfit street kids, led by the spirited Belén, to defy fate and protect Carmen.

— Marta Balaga, Variety, 11 Sep. 2026
Consider how Children’s Health Defense, the organization Kennedy previously led, rallies people to its cause.

— Adam Zimmerman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of rallies

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Compared to Apple's older versions of Siri, users can reply to the assistant's replies, making the software feel more conversational.

— Kif Leswing, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Within minutes, replies starting pouring in, including one from Evan Hubinger, another guy at Anthropic charged with making sure AI doesn’t destroy everyone.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026

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