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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The report offers less clarity on what happens if volume rebounds, or how quickly its work on cotton, water, chemicals and factory conditions can move beyond pilots and frameworks. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 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

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Noun

Below are reactions from industry guilds, leaders, and unions to today’s settlement.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026
These formations destabilize the protective layer surrounding the lithium and encourage unwanted reactions with the electrolyte.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of reactions

Verb

The Commanders now face the prospect of playing at least one game and probably more with Mariota, and perhaps another quarterback, while Daniels recovers.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Sep. 2026
To be sure, Bespoke data shows the S & P 500 eventually recovers.

— Fred Imbert, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of recovers

Noun

The company said respondents were selected among internet users in Venezuela and that the survey used geographic quotas and safeguards intended to prevent duplicate responses.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Brown and other firefighters said delayed, disorganized fire responses have become common around the West as staffing thinned since last year's cuts, and as climate change and urban sprawl fuel a changing wildfire landscape.

— Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 21 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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Her video also gained attention on X, where users sounded off in quote-tweets and replies, boosting the tweet to over 9 million views in three days.

— Owen Carry, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
The comment sections under his music videos on YouTube and the replies on social media are filled with comments in a range of languages, suggesting that Vaundy’s global presence has been growing on the strength of the songs alone.

— Billboard Japan, Billboard, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of replies

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However, all this may as well go out the window the further the film goes on, and the more Darya’s search for answers about her past plays out in the form of generative digital regurgitations with repulsive textures.

— Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Officers spoke to Lizzie on several occasions throughout the day, although her answers became contradictory over time and her lack of emotional response drew immediate suspicion, per Smithsonian Magazine.

— Alex Gurley, PEOPLE, 19 Sep. 2026

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