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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In comparison, LaBeouf has long been open about his tumultuous childhood and has said that his father was a recovering addict, and at times abusive.

— Payton Turkeltaub, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Hawaii residents are still recovering from Hurricane Lala, which produced heavy rain and winds strong enough to sweep about 100 homes off their foundations on the Big Island.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of recover

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Denver came back and moved the ball down the field after a succession of penalties, eventually taking a 30-26 lead and leaving the preseason Super Bowl favorite Rams only 47 seconds with which to try their own rally.

— Andrew Greif, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
He was carted up the Coliseum tunnel and came back to the sideline in street clothes.

— Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of come back

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El Sayed met with Schumer and other prominent Democrats in recent weeks, who have all rallied behind the hopeful as the race increasingly looks in the Left’s favor.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 1 Oct. 2026
The Phillies rallied with back-to-back homers from Kyle Schwarber and Bryce Harper after trailing 3-1 in the seventh.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of rally

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