rebound
verb (used without object)
to bound or spring back from force of impact.
rebounded
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past participleof rebound.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof rebound.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
reboundverb (used without object)to bound or spring back from force of impact.
Example Sentences
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Amid skepticism that the venture would last, Oscar faced losses for years but eventually rebounded.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
"The cuttlefish population estimate rebounded to more than 100,000 just two years following the low numbers in 2013," the spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026
It found support around $4,000 and bounced, then rebounded further after a recent Treasury Department announcement.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026
The roller-coaster ride has continued: The Kospi has since rebounded about 20% from its low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
It went into a corner and rebounded into a pocket.
From "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas
