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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
Zach Harper, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The plant rebounds in late summer and often reblooms.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
At 22 years old, Wembanyama is the youngest player to lead his team in points per game and rebounds in a season when his team makes the NBA Finals.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Ogwumike has 3,315 career rebounds to move into a tie with Tamika Catchings for fifth on the WNBA’s career list.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Ogwumike has 3,315 career rebounds to move into a tie with Tamika Catchings for fifth on the WNBA’s career list.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Stevens finished with 10 points, while center Elizabeth Williams had 11 points and a team-high nine rebounds off the bench.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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
Verb
Those clutch rebounds in big moments will be the key to this.
—Zach Harper, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The plant rebounds in late summer and often reblooms.
—Lauren David, Southern Living, 4 June 2026
At 22 years old, Wembanyama is the youngest player to lead his team in points per game and rebounds in a season when his team makes the NBA Finals.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 1 June 2026
Ogwumike has 3,315 career rebounds to move into a tie with Tamika Catchings for fifth on the WNBA’s career list.
—Los Angeles Times, 31 May 2026
Ogwumike has 3,315 career rebounds to move into a tie with Tamika Catchings for fifth on the WNBA’s career list.
—ABC News, 30 May 2026
Stevens finished with 10 points, while center Elizabeth Williams had 11 points and a team-high nine rebounds off the bench.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounds
Noun
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Even the recipe deemed sacrilegious in Carbonaragate cannot evoke the same dramatic reactions or touch the same sensitivities that surround cheese—a relationship that, like wine and bread, is often inseparable from faith, sometimes quite literally.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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However, their performance has been hindered by unstable zinc deposition and unwanted reactions between zinc electrodes and water during charging and discharging.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The Giants didn’t have a true backup infielder after moving Casey Schmitt to left field while Heliot Ramos recovers from a moderate quad strain, and Christian Koss is on the IL with Sacramento.—
Andrew Baggarly,
New York Times,
1 June 2026
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Mbiya will have an opportunity to showcase himself as Reeves recovers from injury.—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
Verb
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So is the eighth password reset of the week, or a maintenance ticket that bounces across four systems before reaching anyone who can fix it.—
Jeromee Johnson,
Forbes.com,
28 May 2026
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In season 2, Georgie experiences professional growing pains — primarily due to his business rival, Fred Fagenbacher (Matt Letscher) — and Mandy bounces between jobs after her public remarks about her faith cause controversy amongst the conservative locals.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Polis says the state task force will meet regularly to monitor drought conditions, coordinate interagency responses, and ensure resources and support are available to all communities in need.—
Christa Swanson,
CBS News,
8 June 2026
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In the wake of 2020’s protests, many museums solicited responses from contemporary artists—particularly artists of color; A250 has spawned no such wave of institutional commissions.—
Greg Allen,
ARTnews.com,
7 June 2026
Verb
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It’s always paired with creativity, kindness, and a determination that rallies everyone around her.—
Garrett Kennell,
IndieWire,
1 June 2026
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The recurring event rallies many of the world’s remaining tall ships across uncertain seas—from Peru, the Netherlands, and even India (the latter's vessel is already en route).—
Paige Darrah,
Condé Nast Traveler,
26 May 2026
Verb
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Medical equipment caroms off the walls, bangs toward their father.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
22 May 2026
Noun
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Instead of hitting back or offering defensive replies, Hunter Biden has responded with candid admissions of his past drug use and calls for unity.—
Staff Report,
Hartford Courant,
6 June 2026
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For even more great recommendations, check out the replies to this post on Threads and this post on Bluesky.—
David Pierce,
The Verge,
6 June 2026
Noun
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There’s a soft intake of breath before that first dulcet note; a horn answers in turn.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Her answers throughout 2025 and 2026 have been remarkably consistent.—
Jon Root OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
7 June 2026
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“Rebounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounds. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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