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as in to recover
to regain a former or normal state
the economy will rebound from this latest slump
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Recent Examples of rebound
Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
Courtney Williams led the winning side with 25 points while adding eight rebounds and six assists as well.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
The 27-year-old American, who was the runner-up at last year’s U.S. Open, didn’t face a break point in the first two sets against No. 17 Khachanov, who rebounded in the third set.
—Sports Editor
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Verb
Nique Clifford, a rookie first-round draft pick from Colorado State, had 19 points, 12 rebounds and five assists for the Kings (2-0).
—Sacbee.com, 13 July 2025
Courtney Williams led the winning side with 25 points while adding eight rebounds and six assists as well.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
Noun
Although Mohan is still recovering, her doctor reported that her liver is rebounding.
—ArsTechnica, 10 July 2025
The 27-year-old American, who was the runner-up at last year’s U.S. Open, didn’t face a break point in the first two sets against No. 17 Khachanov, who rebounded in the third set.
—Sports Editor
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebound
Verb
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Leaders often move on to operational recovery while teams are still recovering emotionally.—
Vibhas Ratanjee,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Police recovered a bloody rope, bungee cord, clothing, blankets and underpants from the crime scene, Kenny said.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Early in Wednesday’s practice, Lloyd bounced outside and ripped off a big run.—
Rob Reischel,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025
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This is also an excellent time to bounce your ideas for the future off someone to get their feedback.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
19 July 2025
Noun
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As summer at the box office heats up, MCU fans are sharing their first reactions to The Fantastic Four: First Steps.—
Glenn Garner,
Deadline,
19 July 2025
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The reaction was so theatrical, Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin delivered commentary from the stage.—
Leslie Katz,
Forbes.com,
19 July 2025
Verb
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Rachel rallied the votes to save Amy last week but couldn’t do it this week.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
25 July 2025
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The community is rallying support for a Middletown wife and her two children after her husband was killed in a tragic accident at the age of 29.—
Staff report,
Hartford Courant,
24 July 2025
Noun
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And many people who study emergency response agree that, to some degree, the agency needs reform.—
Zoë Schlanger,
The Atlantic,
15 July 2025
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Texas officials have also pledged to analyze the emergency response and make changes as needed.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
People.com,
15 July 2025
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“Rebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebound. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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