bounce back

verb

bounced back; bouncing back; bounces back
Synonyms of bounce backnext
: to return quickly to a normal condition after a difficult situation or event
She bounced back easily from her surgery.
After losing the first three games of the series, they bounced back to win their next eight games.

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On Wednesday morning, South Korea’s Kospi bounced back by 3% and Samsung recovered much of its losses with a 7% surge – the latest sign that Tuesday’s plunge marked a momentary dip similar to those that have recurred over recent months. David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 June 2026 Now, after bouncing back from a 3-0 loss to Argentina in its opening game, Algeria can finish second in Group J — and clinch a spot in the knockout round — with a win on Saturday against Austria. ABC News, 23 June 2026 Now two seasons removed from the devastating effects of Hurricane Helene, Asheville has quickly bounced back and is humming along. Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 23 June 2026 Ecuador looked to bounce back from a loss in its opening game in the World Cup. Kellis Robinett, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for bounce back

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“Bounce back.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bounce%20back. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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