BOUNCED Synonyms: 143 Similar and Opposite Words

bounced

verb

past tense of bounce

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 rebounded

to strike and fly off at an angle most of my shots bounce off the rim of the basket

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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 Tuxedo kitten Paolina bounced onto my chest and licked my fingers. — Solvej Schou, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 Wrobleski walked the leadoff man in the first inning but seemed to be out of the inning when Gabriel Moreno bounced a grounder to Freeman. — Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026 Zillions of electrons from atoms that make up Earth’s atmosphere get temporarily bounced away from the nucleus of zillions and zillions of atoms. — Mike Lynch, Twin Cities, 9 Aug. 2026 Braham gave Algeria a 2-1 lead in the 64th minute with another stunner from distance that bounced before entering the goal. — ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026 Because the law had bounced between the Vehicle Code and the Penal Code, vehicular manslaughter already had separate, lighter sentencing under criminal laws. — Ariane Lange, Sacbee.com, 6 Aug. 2026 The Dodgers got Suzuki at home on a Michael Busch grounder, before Nico Hoerner hit a swinging bunt that bounced too high for anyone to make a play on, bringing in Bregman. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026 Unfortunately, Cruz’s numbers dipped precipitously in the second half of the season and the Rays were bounced from the playoffs by the Red Sox in the division series. — John Romano, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 Aug. 2026 He’s bounced all around the diamond, spending time at first base, second base, third base, shortstop and left field, and the Arraez trade would’ve provided him with an opportunity to settle into one position for the first time all season. — Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

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Seattle manager Dan Wilson was ejected for the second time over the past four games.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Braves manager Walt Weiss was ejected during the ensuing arguments about the call.

— Chad Bishop, AJC.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of ejected

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Fatal overdoses dropped nationwide in 2024, but partially rebounded in Colorado and neighboring Southwestern states last year.

— Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 9 Aug. 2026
Ronald Reagan also faced Hoover comparisons during the recession of 1981 and 1982, but escaped the association when the economy rebounded.

— Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of rebounded

Verb

Critics dismissed the elections, which were held in December and January, as a sham designed to consolidate the military’s grip on power while ostensibly restoring civilian rule.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Aug. 2026
Comey’s lawyers are pressing to have the case dismissed, accusing the department of misleading judges, submitting documents containing false statements and withholding key facts.

— Alanna Durkin Richer, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismissed

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Media reports have suggested however, that Ocalan’s conditions in his island prison off Istanbul will likely be improved, giving him broader visiting conditions and communication with the outside world.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
Those same experts suggested that even with permanent approval, long-term oil drilling in the region also could be a high-stakes gamble.

— Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggested

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The Texas Rangers’ Wyatt Langford, an excellent defender, turned his back, took several hard steps, leaped and extended his glove, but the ball found grass and one-hopped the wall.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
But in the shadow of their imperialistic expansion, the Cleveland Guardians took a massive jump from +4000 to +3500 while the San Diego Padres hopped from +8000 to +7500 thanks to their moves.

— J.J. Bailey, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of hopped

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More recently, a bear came within a few feet of a boy in Torrington before being chased away by the family’s dog.

— Sean Krofssik, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2026
Carrington chased Cunningham down from behind as the Fever guard went up for a layup and caught her across the head and neck area, sending Cunningham crashing to the floor.

— Amber Harding OutKick, FOXNews.com, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of chased

Verb

Rivera never glanced at the scoreboard to mark her progress, too intent on trying to stay warm and focused during sometimes lengthy delays.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
After an intentional walk to Seiya Suzuki, Crow-Armstrong took off for third and came around when the throw from Valenzuela glanced off Josh Smith’s glove and into short left field.

— Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026