rebounding

verb

Definition of reboundingnext
present participle of rebound
1
as in recovering
to regain a former or normal state the economy will rebound from this latest slump

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2
as in bouncing
to strike and fly off at an angle the ball rebounded off the rim

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounding
  1. recovering
  2. bouncing
  3. rallying
Verb
  • UnitedHealth Group was the subject of a blistering report by a Senate panel this year that documented insurers’ refusal to pay for the care of older people recovering from falls or strokes.
    Amy Julia Harris, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The process of recovering them is, therefore, not straightforward.
    Lianne Kolirin, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of recovering
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  • The event is pageantry and patriotism with a revelry of cadets and midshipmen bouncing and cheering for their branch.
    Jay Ginsbach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Bronte was bouncing between Saltburn and our Muskoka set, but Tom and Margo were on set and right in the middle of it.
    Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of bouncing
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  • The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) this week notched its first record high since July , rallying 3%.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
  • The Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLK) this week notched its first record high since July , rallying 3%.
    Sarah Min, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
Definition of rallying
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rebounding

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