Make a spring comeback (6)

I believe the answer is:

bounce

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'spring comeback' is the definition.
'bounce' can be an answer for 'spring' (synonyms). I am not sure about the 'comeback' bit.

I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.

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(Other definitions for bounce that I've seen before include "Springiness" , "Reflect back from a surface" , "What a cheque may do if there are insufficient funds" , "Hop like rubber ball" , "Move energetically; rebound" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.

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