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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Now, though, the vital artery has been reopened and local business are on the rebound.
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Broadway box office was on the rebound last week, with the total gross for the 30 productions up about 8% over the previous week, with a tally of $32,813,389.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 July 2025
DeBrusk directed a puck on the net and Pettersson pounced on the rebound.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Chloe Kelly stepped up in the final minute of extra-time, scoring on the rebound after Italian keeper Laura Giuliani saved Kelly’s penalty, sending England to the final.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 July 2025
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Viju Mathew, Robb Report, 24 July 2025
Broadway box office was on the rebound last week, with the total gross for the 30 productions up about 8% over the previous week, with a tally of $32,813,389.
—Greg Evans, Deadline, 15 July 2025
DeBrusk directed a puck on the net and Pettersson pounced on the rebound.
—Harman Dayal, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
Advertisement Chloe Kelly stepped up in the final minute of extra-time, scoring on the rebound after Italian keeper Laura Giuliani saved Kelly’s penalty, sending England to the final.
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 28 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for on the rebound
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“On the rebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rebound. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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