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bounce back

VERB
recuperate quickly
Synonyms
STRONGEST
overcome rebound recover recuperate
WEAK
echo gain strength get better get over get well mend pull around reflect renew one's strength turn the corner
Antonyms
STRONGEST
decline deteriorate

Example Sentences

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Clifton’s former backer, Meieran, says he doesn’t think things are going to bounce back enough to warrant more massive investment.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026

We spoke this past week about what these companies must do differently to win back stock buyers, and which stocks look likeliest to bounce back.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

That backdrop saw oil prices bounce back on Thursday, with both the U.S. and global benchmarks climbing toward $100 a barrel.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 9, 2026

Dealmakers had high hopes going into 2026 and believe even small deals could bounce back later in the year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

She leans down so Justin can touch the spiky yellow fingers, which bend and bounce back.

From "A Place at the Table" by Saadia Faruqi and Laura Shovan