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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U.S. stocks look set to resume their relentless tech-led rally again Tuesday, with new listing plans from OpenAI, renewed focus on Apple’s latest drive into the new technology, and a sharp rebound in chip stocks.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Since 1992 the Korean market has had ten one-day reversals of 14% or more with the largest on record being the 12% drop on March 4 this year then followed by a 9% rebound.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

Nasdaq futures were in the green, building on Monday’s rebound after a sharp selloff at the end of last week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Asian stocks enjoyed a partial rebound from the previous day's rout as investors returned to the AI trade, while easing Middle East tensions also provided support and pushed oil prices down.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

He could at once put the blame on Julius, but that might rebound against him later.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

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