rebounds 1 of 2

plural of rebound

rebounds

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verb

present tense third-person singular of rebound
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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
Verb
However, when strategies shift a brand from merely ranking to being directly cited inside generative answers, engagement rebounds dramatically, and incoming traffic carries vastly higher buyer intent that converts in far fewer touchpoints. — Vin Sonpal, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026 Withdrawing money from stocks that are declining in value leaves less runway for growth when the market eventually rebounds, leaving retirees more vulnerable to running out of money in their later years. — Greg Iacurci, CNBC, 21 Sep. 2026 The report offers less clarity on what happens if volume rebounds, or how quickly its work on cotton, water, chemicals and factory conditions can move beyond pilots and frameworks. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026 Rachel Banham contributed 11 points and four rebounds off the bench. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026 If the Dallas Cowboys defense truly rebounds in 2026 after a disastrous campaign last year, don’t be surprised if the root of the success starts with this duo. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Aug. 2026 Meanwhile, buyers are returning as mortgage costs ease and sales activity rebounds. — James Ward, USA Today, 4 Aug. 2026 Milton-Jones ranks third in franchise history in blocks (245) and fourth in points (4,018), field goals (1,509), rebounds (1,882), steals (440) and minutes (10,384). — Steve Galluzzo, Los Angeles Times, 29 July 2026 The company’s now poised to be a winner as the sector rebounds from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which choked off nearly 20% of global oil supply. — Shawn Tully, Fortune, 24 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rebounds
Noun
  • Previous peels, microneedling, IPL, lasers, or other cosmetic procedures, including dates and reactions.
    — Malana VanTyler, Miami Herald, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Prior to that time, Kennedy’s able to rely on behind-the-scenes footage from the Rust production, as well as footage from the interrogation and press reactions in the aftermath of the accidental shooting.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • The $39 million settlement recovers about 57% of those losses, according to the settlement.
    — Chase Jordan October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Lanning said the team would be cautious as Moore recovers from the head injury.
    — Marisa Ingemi, Los Angeles Times, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • Teqball combines football skills with a soccer-like ball that bounces on a curved table resembling a table tennis table.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2026
  • My body bounces once with a wet thud and comes to rest in the middle of the road.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 19 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Investigators then measured the strength of their antibody responses against different strains.
    — Jason MastOct. 5, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Mobile messaging relies on push notifications, driving rapid, instinctive responses before an employee’s critical thinking kicks in.
    — Firas Azmeh, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
Verb
  • In last Friday’s episode of the Outlander prequel, written by Toni Graphia and directed by Azhur Saleem, Ellen MacKenzie (Harriet Slater) rallies the women of her clan to thwart a surprise attack on Castle Leoch.
    — Max Gao, HollywoodReporter, 5 Oct. 2026
  • And in addition to the in-person rallies, the president is doing dozens of tele-rallies, simultaneously.
    — Naomi Lim, The Washington Examiner, 26 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Medical equipment caroms off the walls, bangs toward their father.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 22 May 2026
Noun
  • Similar comments, and rebuttals, appear in numerous replies to Netflix's posting about the casting on Instagram.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Oct. 2026
  • Similar comments, and rebuttals, appear in numerous replies to Netflix’s posting about the casting on Instagram.
    — Peter Smith, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • The stunning failure in Tennessee's execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The stunning failure in Tennessee’s execution chamber on Wednesday has left both sides of the death penalty debate demanding answers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 Oct. 2026

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“Rebounds.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rebounds. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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