Synonyms for

Rebounds

Verb / ˈri:ˌbaʊndz / Another word for rebounds — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to bounce back after hitting a surface or object

Synonyms & similar words

recoil bounce repercussion spring reverberate resile rebound takeahop bound rally backlash ricochet recoil ricochet return reverberate echo resile retrogress bounce revert re-echo backfire boomerang reappear recrudesce regress renew resume

Synonyms by register

Formal

recoil bounce back recover regain

Informal

bounce back snap back recover

Literary

resile spring back rebound

Antonyms

stagnation cessation decline failure collapse halt

Common collocations

  • a quick rebound
  • economic rebound
  • market rebound
  • strong rebound
  • rebound effect
  • rebound in prices
  • rebound from defeat

Word family

noun rebound
verb rebound
adjective rebounding

Usage note

The word 'rebound' often implies a recovery after a period of decline or difficulty, particularly in economic or athletic contexts. It can also refer to the action of bouncing back.

Example sentences

  1. The basketball rebounds off the rim and into the player's hands.
  2. The ball rebounds off the wall and hits her in the face.
  3. The stock market is expected to rebound after a period of decline.
  4. The economy is showing signs of rebounding from the recession.
  5. The team's morale rebounded after they won their first game.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up. - Vince Lombardi
  • Life is like a game of tennis; the player who serves well seldom loses. - Anonymous

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