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

Wall Street economists are expecting a March jobs rebound, but a disappointing report would confirm deeper concerns about the economy.

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

But what they still lack is a sustained rebound in tech stocks—the bellwether sector that has powered the S&P 500 throughout the bull market that began in late 2022.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

She could remember every detail of the day when Mo had rebound them.

From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke

rebound

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