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as in recovering
to regain a former or normal state
the economy will rebound from this latest slump
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as in bouncing
to strike and fly off at an angle
the ball rebounded off the rim
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Recent Examples of rebounding
Since international travel began rebounding after the Covid-19 pandemic, aviation emissions climbed back to nearly 950 million tonnes of CO2 in 2023— over 90% of pre-pandemic levels, according to the International Energy Agency.
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Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The news briefly sent SiriusXM (SIRI) shares down nearly 2% in premarket trading, before rebounding.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Colorado wasted no time rebounding from Happ’s homer.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Nearly all five weeks of Les Misérables were sold out, and donor interest is reportedly rebounding.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
Evan Bernstein/Getty Images Reese's rebounding dominance came on a night when Ariel Atkins poured in a season-high 30 points to pace Chicago.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
With some uncertainty easing, airlines have reported that demand is rebounding.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Researchers say that while some shark populations appear to be rebounding after past declines, their numbers likely remain below historical levels.
—Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
From 2020 to 2022, its taxpaying population dropped by over 600,000 while the national economy was rebounding from COVID.
—Ben Proto, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Karl Moore, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
The news briefly sent SiriusXM (SIRI) shares down nearly 2% in premarket trading, before rebounding.
—Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Colorado wasted no time rebounding from Happ’s homer.
—Patrick Saunders, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025
Nearly all five weeks of Les Misérables were sold out, and donor interest is reportedly rebounding.
—Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 26 Aug. 2025
Evan Bernstein/Getty Images Reese's rebounding dominance came on a night when Ariel Atkins poured in a season-high 30 points to pace Chicago.
—Grant Afseth, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Aug. 2025
With some uncertainty easing, airlines have reported that demand is rebounding.
—Jason Ma, Fortune, 16 Aug. 2025
Researchers say that while some shark populations appear to be rebounding after past declines, their numbers likely remain below historical levels.
—Miami Herald, 12 Aug. 2025
From 2020 to 2022, its taxpaying population dropped by over 600,000 while the national economy was rebounding from COVID.
—Ben Proto, Hartford Courant, 12 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounding
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The idea that new technology can flip the odds of catching a thief or recovering a child feels like progress.—
Jennifer Jolly,
USA Today,
14 Sep. 2025
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On Friday, the left-handed starter — who is recovering from a left rotator-cuff strain — made another rehab start with Triple-A Omaha.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
13 Sep. 2025
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The resulting cuddle is a touch overzealous, with Mila climbing on top of her brother in the bouncer and bouncing up and down, but her heart is in the right place.—
Jack Beresford,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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She’s been homeless for roughly 15 years, bouncing from the streets to shelters to couches and back again.—
Max Klaver,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
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Fred Warner's eighth season as the 49ers' marquee linebacker comes with the tough task of rallying a rebuilt defense.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
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To have a chance at winning in November, a Democratic candidate will need to draw independent voters and sway on the fence Republicans, in addition rallying Democrats, Rottinghaus said.—
Eleanor Dearman,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Rebounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounding. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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