bounce (back)

verb

Definition of bounce (back)next
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)
  1. recover
  2. rebound
  3. snap back
  4. come back
  5. rally
Verb
  • Recent developments in the AI industry led many to believe that interest in San Francisco property could recover, as the city remains a vital part of the U.S. tech sector and is a global hub for AI advancements.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 14 Dec. 2024
  • During these quieter times, the native chaparral and vegetation would slowly recover over the course of years.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
Definition of recover
Verb
  • The down kept its shape well and rebounded quickly, even after being packed away for long periods.
    Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
  • Both indexes had rebounded strongly last week after initially falling following the martial law flip-flop and failed first impeachment vote.
    Lim Hui Jie,Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of rebound
Verb
  • The dynamic hand sweeps over a 240-degree arc before snapping back in just 1/100th of a second, as the three-hour satellites rotate simultaneously.
    Matthew Catellier, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024
  • Peyton snapped back before the two got back to racing along the wall with the other children, their karate belts flowing in the wind.
    Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of snap back
Verb
  • All hydrangeas are perennials that come back with their luscious blooms year-after-year, but, within the larger hydrangea family, there are two types: old wood hydrangeas and new wood hydrangeas.
    Heather Bien, Southern Living, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Repeat entries, those who were previously deported and come back, this issue hits close to home for us.
    Bethany Blankley | The Center Square contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of come back
Verb
  • Tamika Harold has been leading the recall effort — gathering signatures, rallying residents and attending CDD meetings.
    Natalia Jaramillo, Orlando Sentinel, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Investors are betting that shares of the fintech company Block Inc. will rally further in the new year.
    Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of rally
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