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rebound

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verb

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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
Noun
The Big East Freshman of the Year averaged 14.5 points and 6.0 rebounds in 32.2 minutes per game. Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 29 Mar. 2025 The Magic is led by Paolo Banchero, who is averaging 25.7 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.7 assists. Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 28 Mar. 2025
Verb
Ticket sales fell by fifty per cent in early February, and haven’t rebounded. Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 8 Apr. 2025 The nation’s third-highest scoring team behind a talented, explosive trio of seasoned guards — Clayton, Martin and Will Richard — leaned into toughness, rebounding and defense to suffocate the Cougars down the stretch. Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for rebound
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebound
Noun
  • The video quickly went viral on social media, and users were quick to comment on the hilarious reaction.
    Jason D. Greenblatt, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Additionally, topical papain has been linked to serious allergic reactions, leading to FDA warnings.
    Sarah Anzlovar, MS, Verywell Health, 2 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • As the market recovers, you’ll be rewarded for your discipline.
    Jim Wang, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025
  • In the bond market, Treasury yields rallied to recover some of their sharp drops from earlier weeks.
    Elaine Kurtenbach, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The ball bounced straight to Altuve, who secured it without issue.
    Chandler Rome, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • When Stephanie told her daughter the news, Elena bounced up and down and cried tears of joy.
    Jordan Greene, People.com, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • President Donald Trump offered U.S. support to Southeast Asia in the aftermath of the devastating earthquake, but his administration's previous cuts to foreign aid could impede the response.
    Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Star sports commentator Pat McAfee loudly lambasted the Canadian fans for booing and the country as a whole in response during the Peacock broadcast.
    Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 30 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • At first, the dollar rallied as U.S. interest rates rose on the back of Trump’s inflationary policies, including tariffs, deportations, and proposed tax cuts.
    Edward Fishman, Foreign Affairs, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Stocks rallied early Tuesday amid optimism on the administration beginning negotiations with various countries, but turned back into red territory before day's end as the world braced for the additional Trump tariffs soon being put in place.
    Alexandra Hutzler, ABC News, 8 Apr. 2025

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“Rebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebound. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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