Synonyms of rebound

rebound 1 of 2

noun

as in reaction

Related Words

• reaction
• response
• answer
• recoil
• reflex
• rise
• revulsion
• reply
• take
• backlash
• counterreaction
• kickback
• counterresponse

Dissimilar Words

• action
• effect
• behavior
• cause

rebound

2 of 2

verb

ˈrē-ˌbau̇nd 

1

as in to recover

to regain a former or normal state

the economy will rebound from this latest slump

Synonyms & Similar Words

• recover
• rally
• bounce (back)
• revive
• come back
• make a comeback
• snap back
• revitalize
• reanimate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fail
• decline
• worsen

2

as in to bounce

to strike and fly off at an angle

the ball rebounded off the rim

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bounce
• ricochet
• carom
• hit
• skip
• glance
• brush
• bump
• sweep
• skim
• rake
• contact
• shave
• graze
• kiss
• nudge
• reflect
• touch
• sideswipe

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rebound

Noun

With a few seconds left, El Alfy missed a shot underneath and Vukosa grabbed for the rebound and tried to put it back. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 12 Nov. 2026

Suspension duties are handled by a 43-mm fully adjustable KYB inverted fork and a KYB rear monoshock with rebound and preload adjustment. — New Atlas, 5 Nov. 2026

Verb

Stock up Cornerback Zyon McCollum rebounded from a poor start after allowing a touchdown and wide-open completions to intercept two passes. — Rob Maaddi, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Nov. 2026

Shares of the chipmaker fell a stunning eight percent when trading resumed Monday morning — but then greed kicked in, with the stock rebounding to a loss of around four percent. — Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 9 Nov. 2026