BOUNCE BACK Synonyms: 13 Similar and Opposite Words

bounce (back)

verb

Definition of bounce (back)

as in to recover

to regain a former or normal state once the cleanup from the hurricane is completed, business owners are hoping that tourism quickly bounces back

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The condor’s return shows that nearly extinct species can recover with help.

— David Ginsburg, The Conversation, 20 Oct. 2026
For executives, that means not only developing the resilience to perform under pressure, but also recognizing when to step back and recover.

— Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of recover

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Josephine will begin to pull away Thursday, allowing winds and water levels to gradually subside, with highs rebounding to the upper 60s inland.

— Grant Gilmore, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026
Its shares plunged 32% on their market debut Tuesday, before rebounding by nearly 30% Wednesday.

— Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of rebound

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Shares rallied 9% after the data center server company hiked its fiscal first-quarter revenue outlook.

— Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026
Adrian Kempe scored twice and the Kings got their first win of the season, rallying from an early deficit to beat the Washington Capitals 5-2 on Tuesday night.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026

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