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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
Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Some players will still think this sucks, see character acquisition slow and then bounce.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The stock has fallen in six of the last eight earnings releases (although fiscal Q3 2025 did see a remarkable 23% bounce).
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
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Verb
By combining the two, operators can bounce signals off the hydrogen to extend control ranges.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 29 Aug. 2025
Some players will still think this sucks, see character acquisition slow and then bounce.
—Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
Vargas suffered the injury in the fifth inning of Thursday’s game against the Yankees while receiving a throw on a bounce at first base.
—Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The stock has fallen in six of the last eight earnings releases (although fiscal Q3 2025 did see a remarkable 23% bounce).
—Michael Khouw, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
Verb
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Sports piracy has become so widespread that even professional athletes, like Los Angeles Lakers’ LeBron James (who was spotted using Streameast in May 2024) and Seattle Seahawks' Tariq Woolen, have been outed as users.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The star linebacker then made a spectacle of his final preseason outing with the team.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
31 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Chinese markets rebounded following three days of decline.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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While the area was affected by hurricanes in 2024, the town has rebounded and is ready to welcome visitors.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Two days after that, Bayer Leverkusen sacked Erik ten Hag.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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His parting vision of her funeral pyre both recalls and anticipates the devastated city of Carthage, sacked by Rome.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Mock suggests using gentle cleaning tools to avoid scratching the flooring.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
7 Sep. 2025
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TikTok commenters suggest sealing the finished piece with UV resin to prevent cracks over time, especially if the mirror will be exposed to sunlight.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hollywood stars like Olivia Munn, Reese Witherspoon, and Drew Barrymore have all been spotted in flare jeans this year — and Cindy Crawford is hopping on the trend, too.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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And recruiters, viewing job hopping as unstable and irresponsible, discourage workers from the practice.—
Bryan Robinson,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
Noun
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As the evening goes on, DJs take over the rooftop, giving the night a festival-like energy against the Fort Worth skyline.—
Tiffani Jackson Skinner,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Sep. 2025
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According to sources at Valdebebas, the teenager has impressed with his energy, tireless running, constant offering for the ball and strong personality.—
Mario Cortegana,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Senegal’s Lamine Camara is the type of midfielder that would help many a Champions League-chasing team.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
6 Sep. 2025
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Five teams are chasing a postseason berth.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
6 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The actor denied the allegations, and the case was later dismissed, per The Hollywood Reporter.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Those who dismissed intersectionality saw such policies as little more than allowing the disadvantaged to commit crimes without consequences to make up for past inequities, afflicting crime victims from the same disadvantaged communities.—
John Scott Lewinski,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Bounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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