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as in ejected
to drive or force out
the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy
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as in dismissed
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 suggested
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 hopped
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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Recent Examples of bounced
Near the end, an automatic volley machine shot out pink tennis balls that bounced onto stray drum cymbals spilled around the room.
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Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
But to someone whose national team just got bounced from the World Cup, which won’t return for four years?
—Angela Haupt, Time, 18 June 2026
His shot, low and hard and uncorked with minimal back-lift of his left foot, bounced through the gap between the despairing goalkeeper and his near post.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 June 2026
When the lottery balls bounced the Leafs’ way in early May, the organization got a jolt of optimism.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Crude priced bounced to trade slightly higher following that comment.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Jacob Gonzalez then bounced to second, ending the inning.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
In the last World Cup, Mexico only managed to score two goals as it was bounced after group play.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Carlsen said Talley has documented mental health issues and bounced between foster homes during a difficult childhood.
—Julia Bonavita , Philip Bodinet, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Andy Battaglia, ARTnews.com, 18 June 2026
But to someone whose national team just got bounced from the World Cup, which won’t return for four years?
—Angela Haupt, Time, 18 June 2026
His shot, low and hard and uncorked with minimal back-lift of his left foot, bounced through the gap between the despairing goalkeeper and his near post.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 17 June 2026
When the lottery balls bounced the Leafs’ way in early May, the organization got a jolt of optimism.
—Stephen Whyno, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Crude priced bounced to trade slightly higher following that comment.
—Sean Conlon,lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 16 June 2026
Jacob Gonzalez then bounced to second, ending the inning.
—CBS News, 13 June 2026
In the last World Cup, Mexico only managed to score two goals as it was bounced after group play.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 June 2026
Carlsen said Talley has documented mental health issues and bounced between foster homes during a difficult childhood.
—Julia Bonavita , Philip Bodinet, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounced
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The pilot ejected from the aircraft and was picked up by local law enforcement.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Mets manager Carlos Mendoza was ejected after JJ Bleday walked in the seventh.—
CBS New York Team,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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Kape rebounded from an 0-2 start to his UFC career with four straight victories, beating Ode’ Osbourne (knockout), Zhalgas Zhumagulov (TKO), David Dvořák (decision), and Felipe dos Santos.—
Trent Reinsmith,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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Now, to his credit, Niemann rebounded in a big way this morning, carding a billion birdies (7) and probably setting himself up to play the weekend.—
Zach Dean OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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In a 55-page decision, a superior court judge has dismissed significant portions of a lawsuit filed by the former Chief Human Resources Officer of Boston Water and Sewer, including all claims against the Herald, alleging she was fired as part of a wide-ranging conspiracy.—
Flint McColgan,
Boston Herald,
14 June 2026
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All of which spilled into public view at the City Council meeting, with commissioners claiming that, after numerous meetings, the mayor’s office dismissed their concerns and recommendations for this particular reappointment to the board.—
Denise Crosby,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2026
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Analysis of genetic data suggested the H5 bird flu was likely introduced to the islands through wildlife from the French sub-Antarctic Crozet Islands, 1,800 km away, likely arriving around August 2025.—
Kathleen Magramo,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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Dunlap launched an insurgent campaign to challenge Golden in 2025, prompting a backlash from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, as well as Democratic lawmakers and operatives who suggested Dunlap could not win the rural, conservative-leaning seat.—
James A. Downs,
The Washington Examiner,
19 June 2026
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Even amidst the Covid pandemic, Miranda hopped between countries to explore the worlds of Broadway theatre, the London art scene, Scottish luxury hotels, and online fitness.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
18 June 2026
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Some fans hopped out of their rideshare cars in the middle of the street just to get out of traffic.—
The Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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The sisters threw items at the employee, chased her through the restaurant, hit her with pots and pans, attempted to throw hot grease on her head and threatened to kill her, according to prosecutors.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
15 June 2026
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North Richland Hills Police Department officers chased the SUV from a Walmart on Northeast Loop 820 into the city of Fort Worth.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 June 2026
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The ball glanced off Kamada's head and past goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen, who got his hands on it with a sprawling dive but couldn't keep it from going in.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
14 June 2026
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Churchgoers gasped and glanced at their neighbors; some burst out laughing.—
Yvonne Wingett Sanchez,
The Atlantic,
31 May 2026
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As he was handcuffed and removed from the courtroom, spectators erupted in cheers and applause, according to footage from the courtroom.—
N'dea Yancey-Bragg,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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The Dallas Cowboys players, and coaches, all love the changes recently made to AT&T Stadium, and come August, the name will go back to its original, the grass will be replaced by a synthetic, and expect the tint in the windows to be removed, too.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 June 2026
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“Bounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounced. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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