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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Noun

According to the Courier & Press, the Facebook announcement generated about 1,000 reactions and more than 200 shares within four hours.

— Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
For Cramer, the contrasting reactions show that investors remain willing to buy technology and AI stocks when valuations and fundamentals are attractive.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of reactions

Verb

Max Carroll pops the runner, forces the fumble and recovers it.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Aug. 2026
Saturday Night Live star Kenan Thompson will join Mel B, Howie Mandel, and Sofía Vergara at the judges’ table on the next episode, while Simon Cowell recovers from back surgery.

— Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Aug. 2026

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As Musashi scrambles through a school of Samurai, the game seamlessly bounces between skillful swordplay, rowdy improvisation, and Looney Tunes-style levity.

— Zackery Cuevas, PC Magazine, 31 Aug. 2026
Achord bounces on his toes like an impatient little kid watching his guys work, stomps his right foot on the ground and vaults his right arm forward to demonstrate how someone should return a kick.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of bounces

Noun

Former senior vice president of people and culture Erin Dangerfield, now Golden State’s chief people officer, allegedly questioned Vasquez about her responses in the survey.

— Devon Henderson, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2026
The report suggests considering inventory exposure, material-supply risk, and residual value, then developing responses with both economic and ecological validity.

— Cleo Levin, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of responses

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That’s a point well taken and something everybody in life should strive for, and as such, the film rallies to inject a bit of emotion into the narrative as Jane, Coco and Sophie’s friendship with Mel reaches a breaking point.

— Tim Lammers, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
McIlroy rallies from a three-shot deficit at the turn, to shoot a 3-under 68 to beat Phil Mickelson by one stroke.

— Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of rallies

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Most of the letters in the Beinecke’s collection are replies to Cullen, and reading them without seeing the originating source letter was a beautiful exercise for my imagination.

— Hanif Abdurraqib, New Yorker, 28 Aug. 2026
The support assistant replies with instructions on how to do it.

— James Peckham, PC Magazine, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of replies

Noun

Despite the lack of outward signs in Ocean Springs, Nolan’s death has come to mean different things to different people and a lack of answers from authorities has left residents drawing their own conclusions about the circumstances of his death.

— Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
Contacting your local town office is a great way to get answers for your specific area.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026

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