on the rebound
idiom
1
: in the process of bouncing back after hitting something
The fielder caught the ball on the rebound off the wall.
2
: sad and confused because a romantic relationship has recently ended
She refused to date him while he was still on the rebound.
3
chiefly US
: getting better
His health is on the rebound.
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As the throw-in narrowly sailed over her head, Chantha pounced on the rebound to unleash a quick shot at the goal.
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
His shot didn’t go but Elias Lindholm pounced on the rebound and scored his second of the game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Virginia missed a 3-point attempt with 10 seconds remaining leading by two points, but Corey Washington fouled on the rebound, sending De Ridder back to the line.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
His shot from a narrow angle was saved by Martin Dubravka but Curtis Jones pounced on the rebound.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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Dan Albano, Oc Register, 5 Feb. 2026
His shot didn’t go but Elias Lindholm pounced on the rebound and scored his second of the game.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 27 Jan. 2026
Virginia missed a 3-point attempt with 10 seconds remaining leading by two points, but Corey Washington fouled on the rebound, sending De Ridder back to the line.
—Lia Assimakopoulos, Dallas Morning News, 17 Jan. 2026
His shot from a narrow angle was saved by Martin Dubravka but Curtis Jones pounced on the rebound.
—Andy Jones, New York Times, 17 Jan. 2026
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“On the rebound.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/on%20the%20rebound. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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