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Definition of on the rebound
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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