as in to recover
to regain a former or normal state
once the cleanup from the hurricane is completed, business owners are hoping that tourism quickly bounces back
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce (back)
Verb
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The machine was later recovered with the safe intact.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2026 -
This grant will directly strengthen the infrastructure behind its weekly food distribution, increase the volume of food that can be recovered and provided, and ensure that families across the community continue to have consistent access to fresh, healthy food, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Green passed Larry Smith (6,440) for third on the Warriors' career rebounding list.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 Apr. 2026
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The Knicks grabbed three offensive rebounds their next trip down the floor, then forced a turnover.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Federal officials said Yllescas later came back into the country and was convicted in federal court of unlawful reentry.—
Justin Muszynski,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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But Hedrick, 72, died by suicide before the grand jury came back with a decision in his case.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Messenger Mercury in your 7th House of Equal Partnerships trines auspicious Jupiter in your 11th House of Networks, rallying general support and making specific agreements simpler to craft.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Apr. 2026
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Globalstar — The mobile satellite services provider rallied 15% following a Financial Times report that Amazon was in talks to acquire the company.—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Bounce (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce%20%28back%29. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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