rebounding

verb

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 rebounding Personal trainer Eve Overland told Good Housekeeping that incline treadmill walking, easy rebounding or even some dance classes are appropriate choices too. — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 31 Aug. 2026 The three-time All Star has already broken multiple rebounding records this season. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, recent data shows that New Zealand's economic growth prior to the conflict was stronger than previously anticipated, with household and business confidence rebounding. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026 The move puts Eli Lilly among Citadel’s largest individual stock positions and comes after the pharma giant’s shares suffered a sharp decline earlier this year before rebounding. — Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 China’s workhorse Long March rocket family appears to be rebounding quickly from a rare launch failure August 10. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 21 Aug. 2026 Hiring there and in the East Bay helped the broader Bay Area gain 2,300 jobs, rebounding from a loss of 5,600 in June, according to the state Employment Development Department. — George Avalos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026 Despite rebounding with the wildly entertaining F9 in 2021, the Fast franchise fumbled the 10th chapter, which underperformed at the box office and didn’t exactly get fans hyped for the follow-up. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Aug. 2026 After rebounding from another bout of volatility, the S&P 500 returned to record territory, while the Nasdaq moved close to its own high. — Andrew Graham, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounding
  1. recovering
  2. bouncing
  3. rallying
Verb
  • In another study published this year, researchers used a DMPU/ethylene glycol-potassium hydroxide system to completely convert PET in polyester/cotton blends at 70 degrees Celsius in 30 minutes, recovering TPA while preserving the cotton component.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 26 Aug. 2026
  • After recovering from the life-threatening illness, Hilton made the decision to relocate his family to Miami in June.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of recovering
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  • Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated).
    — Ben Jones Aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • But Dorsey’s Jesus Jimenez blocks the punt and Henry Badge picks up the bouncing ball in the end zone with no time left for a 19-14 win.
    — Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of bouncing
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  • Gold's been rallying even as the 10-year yield tests multiyear highs and real interest rates climb, which conventionally has been considered a negative for gold, a nonyielding asset.
    — Oliver Renick, CNBC, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Daniels turned heads by completing 10 of 15 passes for 111 yards and rushed for a touchdown in his NFL preseason debut, rallying the Bucs to a 24-16 win.
    — Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of rallying

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“Rebounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounding. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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