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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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She will bounce back, and although she isn’t obligated to, she will continue to exemplify resilience.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

"We did everything we could and we got the win. The most important thing was to bounce back with a win and get over the line with the three points."

From BBC • Apr. 25, 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

The Bruins didn’t bounce back quickly on beam in the second rotation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

And when any one man tries to tip the scales too far, they always bounce back.

From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick