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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
Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
That’s not normal for Ware, who averaged 10.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game during his final 38 regular-season appearances this season after becoming a full-time Heat starter in January.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
During Trump’s first presidency, the rate of student visa approvals fell below the 10-year average of 70% in 2017 and 2018 to 65%, but rebounded to 75% in 2019.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Blackwell was able to weave in between the Avs defenders, reach the loose puck and snap the rebound past Blackwood with 2:14 remaining in the extra session.
—Corey Masisak, Denver Post, 22 Apr. 2025
That’s not normal for Ware, who averaged 10.7 points and 9.7 rebounds per game during his final 38 regular-season appearances this season after becoming a full-time Heat starter in January.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 22 Apr. 2025
Verb
Global migration plummeted by 64% during the COVID-19 pandemic, reflecting widespread travel restrictions, before rebounding by 2022 to rates 24% higher than pre-pandemic levels.
—The Physics Arxiv Blog, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
During Trump’s first presidency, the rate of student visa approvals fell below the 10-year average of 70% in 2017 and 2018 to 65%, but rebounded to 75% in 2019.
—Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebound
Noun
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China is also heavily focused on the domestic reaction to the tariffs, with social media users this week widely reposting an April 7 editorial in the official People’s Daily warning against panic.—
Beijing and Washington Bureaus,
USA Today,
14 Apr. 2025
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Woods' reaction was something to behold, as the fans went wild, still in disbelief.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
13 Apr. 2025
Verb
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They are all expected to fully recover, Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare officials said.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
20 Apr. 2025
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The sea lion was euthanized after it was deemed to be too sick to recover.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Carrying enough momentum, the wheel hit the rear of Suárez's car, bounced, and hit the gas man lightly.—
Nicholas Creel,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Apr. 2025
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Even if the ping-pong balls don’t bounce their way, a very good prospect will be there for the taking.—
Kevin Kurz,
New York Times,
18 Apr. 2025
Noun
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In response to questions from Jackson, Nuttall agreed that injuries to O'Keefe's face could have been caused by a punch to the face.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
24 Apr. 2025
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The Supreme Court on Saturday temporarily blocked the deportation of Venezuelans held in Texas under the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 in response to an emergency appeal form the American Civil Liberties Union.—
Alexander Bolton,
The Hill,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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In early April, opponents of Mr. Trump and billionaire Musk rallied across the U.S. to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2025
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In Los Angeles, demonstrators protesting the Trump administration’s deportation policies rallied outside a downtown Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility.—
Philip Marcelo,
Los Angeles Times,
19 Apr. 2025
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“Rebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebound. Accessed 28 Apr. 2025.
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