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as in recovers
to regain a former or normal state
the economy will rebound from this latest slump
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Recent Examples of rebounds
Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
According to him, this structural shift could imply that future demand rebounds will encounter significantly tighter constraints than in previous decades.
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Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Lionel Messi rebounds his own miss and dodges three Austrian defenders with a sliding second goal in stoppage time to put the exclamation mark on an historic performance for him and Argentina today in Arlington.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
The 24-year-old WNBA star is celebrated for her athletic prowess, leading LSU to a national title and quickly becoming the fastest to 1,000 WNBA rebounds.
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Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Olivia Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench to pace the Sun.
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Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Olivia Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench to pace the Sun (2-13).
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
In 2024, Jaylen Brown edged Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, 7-4, despite Tatum being the team’s best player all year, initiating the offense in the Finals and accumulating more points, rebounds and assists throughout the series.
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Mark Selig,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
The plant rebounds in late summer and often reblooms.
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Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Verb
That came on May 7 before a staggered series of price drops tempered by price-hike rebounds over the last seven weeks amid on-again and off-again peace talks in the Middle East.
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Garfield Hylton,
The Orlando Sentinel,
29 June 2026
According to him, this structural shift could imply that future demand rebounds will encounter significantly tighter constraints than in previous decades.
—
Daniel Fusch,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Lionel Messi rebounds his own miss and dodges three Austrian defenders with a sliding second goal in stoppage time to put the exclamation mark on an historic performance for him and Argentina today in Arlington.
—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
The 24-year-old WNBA star is celebrated for her athletic prowess, leading LSU to a national title and quickly becoming the fastest to 1,000 WNBA rebounds.
—
Terence Moore,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
Olivia Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench to pace the Sun.
—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
14 June 2026
Olivia Nelson-Ododa finished with 12 points and seven rebounds off the bench to pace the Sun (2-13).
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
In 2024, Jaylen Brown edged Celtics teammate Jayson Tatum, 7-4, despite Tatum being the team’s best player all year, initiating the offense in the Finals and accumulating more points, rebounds and assists throughout the series.
—
Mark Selig,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
The plant rebounds in late summer and often reblooms.
—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
4 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounds
Noun
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The fund’s June 29 Facebook post had amassed nearly 8,000 comments and reactions as of July 2, with many suggesting drones be banned on the island except when needed by law enforcement.
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Many of the other current and former female activists involved in the fight shared their reactions to the ruling after it was announced.
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Nights are supposed to be when the body recovers from heat, and that window is shrinking.
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The warm overnight temperatures are a concern, as that’s when the body typically recovers from the daytime heat.
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More pitches are available and the ball actually bounces fairly predictably on the artificial surface.
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To win the World Cup, a team needs luck—luck that the ball bounces its way and its key players don’t get injured.
Noun
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Social media has fundamentally reshaped crisis management, demanding immediate and public responses from brands.
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Jenny Mace of the University of Winchester and colleague Andrew Knight ran an online survey of chicken owners in 2024, drawing more than 2,000 responses.
Verb
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Fiery Mars shifts into your 11th House of Friends, quickening chats and group planning while your expressive nature rallies people around playful, creative goals.
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In the closing days, Springsteen delivered speeches and performed songs at several Obama rallies.
Verb
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Medical equipment caroms off the walls, bangs toward their father.
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This morning favors gentle starts and better listening, while the afternoon asks us to slow replies, check assumptions, and make our tone easier to understand.
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Hidden Valley, for its part, couldn’t resist dropping into the TSA’s comments section, while fans in the replies pointed out that Hidden Valley’s powdered ranch packets, which already clear security without issue, were a viable workaround.
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Her mother, Gloria McHale, and daughter, Amanda Stofer, have been searching for answers about her disappearance ever since.
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But some in the city are waiting to see how a separate court battle in Boston over changes to multiple national parks, including the President’s House, plays out for answers.
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“Rebounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounds. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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