bounces back
Returns after setback
To bounce back is to recover from a setback, disappointment, or difficulty.
The phrase evokes a ball returning to form after being compressed: She bounced back quickly after the surgery, The economy bounced back stronger than expected.
It implies resilience—the ability to regain one's previous state or momentum.
Heal after illness
- healRestore to wellness
- convalesceRegain strength after sickness
- reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
- mendRestore after damage
rally · overcome · rehabilitation · remission · therapy · regenerate · rejuvenate · restore
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- determinationFirmness of purpose
endurance · toughness · adaptability · steadfastness · stamina · hardiness · robustness · mettle
Go back again
- revivalReturn after decline
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
- reemergenceReturning to visibility
- reappearanceComing back into view
reinvention · redemption · underdog · phoenix · turnaround · rally · upset · reversal
Team sport with hoops
- volleyballCourt game over net
- rimCircular outer boundary
- backboardBoard behind basket
- hoopRigid circular frame
deflection · ricochet · carom · springback · trampoline · bungee · elastic · rubber
recuperate
Heal after illness
- healRestore to wellness
- convalesceRegain strength after sickness
- reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
mend · rally · overcome · rehabilitation · remission · therapy · regenerate · rejuvenate · restore · improve
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
determination · endurance · toughness · adaptability · steadfastness · stamina · hardiness · robustness · mettle · courage
return
Go back again
- revivalReturn after decline
- resurgenceReturn after dormancy
- reemergenceReturning to visibility
reappearance · reinvention · redemption · underdog · phoenix · turnaround · rally · upset · reversal · vindication
basketball
Team sport with hoops
- volleyballCourt game over net
- rimCircular outer boundary
- backboardBoard behind basket
hoop · deflection · ricochet · carom · springback · trampoline · bungee · elastic · rubber · spring
- comes backreturns, reappears, reemerges, recurs, comes around
bounces backcollapses
Suddenly falls inward
crumbles · falls apart · succumbs · gives in · breaks down
bounces backgives up
Ceases effort or resistance
surrenders · quits · throws in the towel · caves in · capitulates
bounce, bounces, bounced, bouncing, bouncer, bouncers, bouncy, back, backs