bounced (back)

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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Verb
  • An inconclusive ballistics result is not uncommon, as the analysis depends on the size and condition of the bullet fragments recovered.
    Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 6 July 2026
  • Aguirre removed Quiñones in favor or taller options, but Mexico never recovered from the loss of offensive creativity.
    Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
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  • At the plate, Arraez has rebounded from a two-year slide and should be in competition for his fourth batting title.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
  • Bitcoin recently rebounded above $60,000 after a significant year-long decline, despite earlier fears and a 50% value loss.
    Billy Bambrough, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
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  • But it can be snapped back together and used as a snowboard for descents.
    William Finnegan, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
  • Meloni snapped back on Trump with her own social media post later in the morning which shared a screen shot of the president's post along with a message by her written in English.
    Nicholas Kerr, ABC News, 20 June 2026
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  • Emanuel Sharp, Isaiah Stevens and Marquel Sutton led the way as the Kings rallied to beat the Golden State Warriors Blue 91-85 on Sunday at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento.
    Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 July 2026
  • Boston rallied three minutes into extra time off the foot of Amanda Santos, then Aissata Traore converted a penalty kick in the 78th minute.
    Laurence Miedema, Mercury News, 5 July 2026
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  • The Dodgers came back from a 6-0 deficit after two innings to win that game, 12-7.
    Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 4 July 2026
  • Vitello said Arraez underwent an X-ray on his foot that came back clean.
    Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 24 June 2026
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“Bounced (back).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounced%20%28back%29. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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