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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“It was nice to see him rebound from the last one and really have a good start.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

We are tracking Q1 private domestic final sales growth, which excludes the rebound effect from the end of last fall’s government shutdown, at 2.1%.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

The job gains were driven by a big rebound for the healthcare and social-assistance sector, the pillar that has held up the labor market for much of the past year.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Still, the rebound in hiring in March suggested the labor market is in decent, but not great, condition.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 3, 2026

Vancouver scored first, early in the second period, on a rebound by Mario Bliznak.

From "Outliers" by Malcolm Gladwell

rebound

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