Definitions

rebound

[ri-bound, ree-bound, ree-bound, ri-bound] / rɪˈbaʊnd, ˈriˈbaʊnd, ˈriˌbaʊnd, rɪˈbaʊnd /

VERB

bounce back; ricochet

Synonyms

STRONGEST

overcome pick up revive

STRONG

backfire boomerang convalesce heal mend rally recoil recuperate rejuvenate return

WEAK

get back on one's feet get better get in shape get well kick back make a comeback pull through regain one's health return to form snap back spring back start anew

Antonyms

STRONG

destroy deteriorate hurt ruin weaken

Example Sentences

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Asian equities rebounded Thursday morning following Wednesday’s selloff as appetite for risky assets improved on the back of strong U.S. economic data released overnight.

From The Wall Street Journal

If that happens, these stocks’ rebound could quickly reverse.

From Barron's

After circuit breakers triggered once again on the Korean Exchange, a U.S.-listed ETF focused on South Korean equities saw a sharp rebound.

From The Wall Street Journal

James fueled the Lakers during the third quarter, scoring the team’s first nine points by himself and finishing with 21 points, seven rebounds and seven assists.

From Los Angeles Times

The long-awaited housing rebound keeps getting kicked further down the road.

From Barron's

rebound

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