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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
Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Different models excel at different tasks, leading many users to bounce between apps and subscriptions.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
The 26-year-old hasn’t won in more than a month, despite what at the time appeared to be a bounce-back performance against the Chicago White Sox last week.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
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Verb
The soundtrack of sneaker squeaks, rallying cries, and bouncing basketballs found visual complement in the crayon box of jerseys coloring the city in various shades of hometown pride.
—Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 June 2026
Different models excel at different tasks, leading many users to bounce between apps and subscriptions.
—Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 16 June 2026
Noun
These comparisons can undercut the profile of the 6-foot-10 power forward, whose footwork, decision-making and touch should make up for any lack of size or bounce.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 22 June 2026
The 26-year-old hasn’t won in more than a month, despite what at the time appeared to be a bounce-back performance against the Chicago White Sox last week.
—Liana Handler, Los Angeles Times, 21 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
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The Palencia news was encouraging when considering the MRI didn’t reveal a major elbow injury, and left-hander Matthew Boyd was scheduled to throw a rehab outing with High A South Bend on Saturday.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
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Dallas’ roster included two of Chen’s former UConn teammates — Paige Bueckers and Azzi Fudd — and if Chen had any extra motivation, Williams was happy to out her.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Graves is versatile and able to play on the perimeter and down low, shoot 3-pointers, block shots, pass and rebound at a high level.—
Tim Casey,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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Valkyries win rebounding battle Despite being undersized at nearly every position, the Valkyries outrebounded the Wings 41-25.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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He was sacked in December 2024 after winning just twice in the Premier League to begin the 2024-25 campaign.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
23 June 2026
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The result was so emphatic that the Tunisian soccer federation acted fast, sacking manager Sabri Lamouchi just hours after.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Yes, recent research suggests birding may boost both brain health and mental wellbeing.—
Hanna Wickes,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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Research also suggests that if the hobby involves art, spending two or more hours per week on it provides the strongest well-being benefits.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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Isaac Collins got the big hit, a two-run double that one-hopped the left-field wall.—
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
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The carriage driver hopped off to take a photograph of the family near a fountain when the horse suddenly bolted.—
Michael Casey,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
Noun
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Creative energy simmers beneath the surface, waiting for the right moment to be expressed.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
20 June 2026
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The measures would open sectors such as banking, energy, and real estate development to private capital and foreign companies.—
Ivan Taylor,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
Verb
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The Marlins chased Giants starter Trevor McDonald (2-5) during a four-run fourth.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
20 June 2026
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The little girls’ mother, Jasmine Jackson, 21, had been reportedly chased by Watts just before the shooting but was not injured.—
Sara-James Ranta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
20 June 2026
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The judge also dismissed a criminal charge related to possession of a large capacity ammunition magazine, according to Reuters and ABC News.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
19 June 2026
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On Wednesday, federal prosecutors filed a motion to dismiss all charges in the case, citing new video evidence.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
19 June 2026
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“Bounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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