rebound
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3.3
- noun
- /ˈriːbaʊnd/
- magnitude of the rebound
- the rebound phase
- impact or rebound
Examples
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The rapid fall and then rebound in oil prices over the past year surprised many people.
Academic text (2009) -
The rebound in copper prices was driven by rising demand from China and other developing nations.
Academic text (2010) -
These bond declines came despite a rebound in the bank shares on Thursday.
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The wall provided a predictable rebound over a paved surface.
Academic text (1990) -
In our clinic, when people learn to change their diets, they're replacing the meat with healthier foods, their health rebounds.
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Edwin is averaging 19.5 points, 7 rebounds, and 3.5 steals per game.
Blog text (3) -
After hitting the wall, the ball made a rebound that surprised everyone watching.
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The company's rebound followed a series of successful product launches that revived its sales.
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Every time he felt discouraged, he managed to make a quick rebound by focusing on his goals.
Synonyms
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2.2
A light springy movement or a lively feeling in a person
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6.3
A sudden backward movement after a strong hit or when a gun is fired
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1.6
Movement of an object hitting a surface and coming back up
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3.0
The movement of a ball or object after it hits a surface and comes back
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7.0
A sudden backward movement in a machine part after an impact
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6.9
A backward movement after a hit that makes something bounce
Antonyms
Compounds
2
5.2
A romantic relationship someone starts soon after a breakup to cope with hurt
- Specialized
1
7.2
Pain you feel when pressure on the belly is suddenly released, often a sign of swelling in the belly lining
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
Rebound comes from the parts re- 'again' and bound 'to jump' or 'to move quickly'. Think of a ball hitting a wall and jumping back — a physical rebound is just that sudden movement back after a hit.