BOUNCED (BACK) Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

bounced (back)

verb

past tense of bounce (back)

as in recovered

to regain a former or normal state once the cleanup from the hurricane is completed, business owners are hoping that tourism quickly bounces back

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And Kpler said oil flows from the Persian Gulf have recovered to around 70% of pre-war levels.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
The bodies were carried hundreds of kilometers downstream by the Bhotekoshi River from the flood's epicenter before being recovered in Chitwan.

— ABC News, ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of recovered

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The defense was organized and rebounded well from some early breakdowns on stretch running plays, and Petrino’s offense doesn’t look like the mess Freddie Kitchens’ group was last year.

— Stewart Mandel, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
Amid skepticism that the venture would last, Oscar faced losses for years but eventually rebounded.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebounded

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Bitcoin and gold snapped back from steep midyear slumps, with bitcoin vaulting above $77,000 and gold nearing $4,700 as investors rushed into alternative assets this week.

— Michelle Chapman, Los Angeles Times, 22 Aug. 2026
As soon as the fireworks ended, the nation’s focus snapped back to the war with Iran, the upcoming midterm elections, and World Cup soccer.

— Laurent Belsie, Christian Science Monitor, 18 July 2026

Definition of snapped back

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Test Score also rallied from behind but had a little smoother journey under Juan Hernandez and outdid the other closers.

— Jay Posner, Los Angeles Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The local community has also rallied to help the family by delivering meals, caring for their kids and walking their dog.

— Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of rallied

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After vowing to return from his latest calf injury before the end of the season, Juan Soto came back before the end of August, a full month before the New York Mets enter their offseason.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 30 Aug. 2026
The inspector came back later that day and cleared Jerk Island.

— David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of came back

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