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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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All this amounts to an attempted rebound that still has a long way to go.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

The S&P 500 remains down this year despite its recent rebound, with attractive buying opportunities in cyclical and quality growth stocks, according to Morgan Stanley.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 6, 2026

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

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

"The end of a strike, seasonal quirks and a rebound after harsh winter weather likely boosted job growth in some sectors," she said.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

To the extent that major changes are achieved without a complete shift, the system will rebound.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander