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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Despite the rebound, the metal remains on track for a weekly loss of nearly 7%.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

Analysts offer mixed outlooks; some foresee further price drops, while others anticipate a rebound driven by potential new tariffs.

From Barron's • Jun. 12, 2026

Micron Technology shares rose on Thursday amid a broader tech rebound, despite recent declines.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Stocks looked poised for a rebound today, as investors shrug off mounting U.S.-Iran tensions and Oracle earnings that highlighted the huge cost of the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Marcus drove to the hoop for an easy layup and scooped up his own rebound.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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