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as in to out
to drive or force out
the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy
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as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
I'll bounce you if I catch you talking that way again
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as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
we bounced several script suggestions off the producers, but they weren't interested in any of them
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as in to hop
to move with a light springing step
the girl bounced excitedly alongside her parents as they hurried toward the entrance to the amusement park
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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
the new pop group has real bounce that serves them well in their videos
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Recent Examples of bounce
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
Imagine instead of bouncing a basketball, there’s a star in space that suddenly and rapidly brightens, like when a massive star explodes at the end of its life to create a supernova.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2025
Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
But over these three days alone, Indiana’s latest new hope will design and run three practices, bounce between hosting duties for the visiting prospect that include a night at Dave & Buster’s and a morning breakfast, and bring his team on a field trip for a corporate sponsor.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Verb
The Loons set-piece defending was a culprit in being bounced out of the North American tournament.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2025
Imagine instead of bouncing a basketball, there’s a star in space that suddenly and rapidly brightens, like when a massive star explodes at the end of its life to create a supernova.
—Phil Plait, Scientific American, 7 Aug. 2025
Noun
The flexible, seamless upper provides breathability, while the shock-absorbing cushioning in the midsole adds bounce to your step.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 13 July 2025
But over these three days alone, Indiana’s latest new hope will design and run three practices, bounce between hosting duties for the visiting prospect that include a night at Dave & Buster’s and a morning breakfast, and bring his team on a field trip for a corporate sponsor.
—Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
Verb
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Ryan went into his Sept. 29, 2023, outing needing nine strikeouts for 200.—
Dan Hayes,
New York Times,
21 July 2025
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Both are located close to downtown, offer accessible trails, and make for a fun and easy outing the whole family can enjoy.—
Abby Price,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
Verb
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Private jet flying, as tracked by ARGUS and WingX, has rebounded after two years of slight declines and is approaching the record levels seen in 2022.—
Doug Gollan,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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While tribal casinos throughout the U.S. have rebounded since the pandemic and are reporting their largest revenues ever, advocates are stressing the need for tribes to diversify their income.—
Frank Vaisvilas,
jsonline.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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He certainly will not be sacked, as Emery essentially runs all things football at Villa now.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
15 Aug. 2025
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Wilson led the Dolphins to touchdowns on both his drives after replacing Tagovailoa for the second series of a 24-24 tie with Chicago last week, and he was sacked four times.—
Jack Magruder,
Forbes.com,
15 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Trump had recently suggested that a meeting could happen soon.—
Callum Sutherland,
Time,
7 Aug. 2025
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While some major lawmakers have commented on weather modification, none have pledged to ban chemtrails as Mace suggested on Wednesday.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Rather than forcing customers to sign up for a regular Sling subscription, which starts at $45.99 a month (with half off upon sign-up), the company is offering a way to hop on and off for big games, tournaments or series.—
Dade Hayes,
Deadline,
12 Aug. 2025
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Other creators hopped on the trend, including Marylyn Chukwuekezie, a beauty content creator based in Nigeria.—
Alyssa Goldberg,
USA Today,
11 Aug. 2025
Noun
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China unveiled a new national energy law at the beginning of 2025 to coordinate its many energy-centric efforts.—
Ariel Cohen,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Taiwan has also pledged to increase investment in the United States, purchase more U.S. energy and boost defense spending to more than three percent of GDP in a bid to head off Trump’s levies.—
Leo Schwartz,
Fortune,
7 Aug. 2025
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Work with a travel agency to charter your very own expedition vessel to the poles: whether the fjords of the Arctic to toast champagne under the midnight sun, or Antarctica to chase the aurora australis.—
Erina Pinar,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Aug. 2025
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American investors, asset managers, and technology companies are flowing East, chasing growth in emerging markets backed by sovereign wealth.—
Robert Daugherty,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The woman also filed a petition for an injunction in 2016, and the case was dismissed six months later.—
Angie DiMichele,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Aug. 2025
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The proceedings were dismissed in early 2024 due to inactivity.—
Angela Andaloro,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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“Bounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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