on the rebound
idiom
1
: in the process of bouncing back after hitting something
The fielder caught the ball on the rebound off the wall.
2
: sad and confused because a romantic relationship has recently ended
She refused to date him while he was still on the rebound.
3
chiefly US
: getting better
His health is on the rebound.
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In Sunday’s exhibition game, Ohgren did have a couple nice shots on a first-period power play, including one that would have led to a goal had Hartman not misfired through the crease on the rebound.
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Cannata kicked it aside just enough to ring off the post, and Caroline Samaras’ shot on the rebound hit Cannata’s back foot on her lunge.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
For backround, in Season 1 of Nobody Wants This, an agnostic podcast host and an unconventional rabbi on the rebound walk into a party.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Catch the ball on the rebound with your arms overhead.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 18 Aug. 2025
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Michael Russo, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
Cannata kicked it aside just enough to ring off the post, and Caroline Samaras’ shot on the rebound hit Cannata’s back foot on her lunge.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 25 Sep. 2025
For backround, in Season 1 of Nobody Wants This, an agnostic podcast host and an unconventional rabbi on the rebound walk into a party.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 18 Sep. 2025
Catch the ball on the rebound with your arms overhead.
—Health Editorial Team, Health, 18 Aug. 2025
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“On the rebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rebound. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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