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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Following a March decline, the housing market in Texas seemed to be on the rebound in April 2024, according to Norda Real Estate Investments, which researches top real estate growth markets.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Martínez doubled the lead a half-hour later, scoring on the rebound on his own shot, which Tambakis helpfully batted right back at him.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
Although jobs have been on the rebound in recent weeks with over 7,500 new jobs added in the South Bay since the beginning of the year, over 40,000 Silicon Valley jobs have been slashed since 2022.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 5 July 2024
The defender reacted first to Matt Turner’s save from Ronald Araújo’s header, bundling the ball over the line on the rebound.
—Ben Church, CNN, 2 July 2024
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 12 July 2024
Martínez doubled the lead a half-hour later, scoring on the rebound on his own shot, which Tambakis helpfully batted right back at him.
—Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2024
Although jobs have been on the rebound in recent weeks with over 7,500 new jobs added in the South Bay since the beginning of the year, over 40,000 Silicon Valley jobs have been slashed since 2022.
—Ryan MacAsero, The Mercury News, 5 July 2024
The defender reacted first to Matt Turner’s save from Ronald Araújo’s header, bundling the ball over the line on the rebound.
—Ben Church, CNN, 2 July 2024
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“On the rebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rebound. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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