spring back
Return after compression
To spring back is to return quickly to an original position or shape after being bent, stretched, or compressed: The branch sprang back after I released it.
The phrase extends to recovery from setbacks: The economy sprang back faster than expected.
It emphasizes resilience—the automatic, elastic quality of bouncing back rather than staying down.
Return after deflection
- reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
- recuperateHeal after illness
- rallyGathering for a cause
- restoreReturn to earlier state
heal · mend · regenerate · convalescence · remission · rehabilitation · renewal · comeback
Spring-mounted bouncing surface
- jumpPropel oneself airborne
- hopSmall, quick jump
- reboundReturn after deflection
- ricochetAngled deflection off surface
pogo · boing · slinky · ball · pinball · yo-yo · leapfrog · skip
rebound
Return after deflection
- reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
- recuperateHeal after illness
- rallyGathering for a cause
restore · heal · mend · regenerate · convalescence · remission · rehabilitation · renewal · comeback · turnaround
trampoline
Spring-mounted bouncing surface
ricochet · pogo · boing · slinky · ball · pinball · yo-yo · leapfrog · skip · rubber
stretch
Pull to extend
tensile · flexible · pliable · bendable · supple · resilient · recoil · tension · whippy · memory foam
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- fortitudeEnduring courage under pain
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
- tenacityPersistent grip or resolve
endurance · toughness · determination · comeback · overcome · adapt · survive · weather · withstand · strength
spring backgive up
Stop attempting something
collapse · succumb · crumble · fall apart · break down
back, spring, springy, springs, sprung, springing, springiness, springier, springiest