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 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 Femi miraculously bounced right back to his feet and clotheslined Lesnar to the outside. — Blake Oestriecher, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026 Jung Hoo Lee followed Devers’ blast to left field with a double that resulted in his being on third base when left fielder Luis Rengifo’s throw bounced past second base. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026 The screaming engine bounced under a rusty white hood that appeared to be fastened in place by a bungee cord. — Literary Hub, 31 July 2026 But Cleavinger struck out Cam Cauley before Alejandro Osuna bounced out in front of the plate to end the threat. — CBS News, 30 July 2026 Zidane will be counted on to lift the organization’s spirits after the national team, which was widely regarded as one of the favorites to win the title in North America, was bounced from the tournament by eventual winner Spain in the semifinals. — Thomas Schlachter, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 The rookie opened the scoring in the 24th minute after midfielder Katie O’Kane’s long-range effort bounced through Angel City’s penalty area. — ABC News, 27 July 2026

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The pilot safely ejected and is in stable condition with non-life-threatening injuries.

— Peter Suciu, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
It has not been confirmed whether the pilot was auto-ejected.

— Naomi Taxay, Sacbee.com, 31 July 2026

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But that conviction was dismissed after the revelation that a juror in the trial had not disclosed a domestic violence incident in her own background in order to win a seat on the panel, The Denver Post reports.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 1 Aug. 2026
Defense attorneys also should not be able to reference the felony charges dismissed after video showed agents’ falsehoods.

— Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of dismissed

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Another study, published in 2023, suggested the lack of sudden, major floodwaters funneling into Lake Cahuilla, the larger historical predecessor to the Salton Sea, may have something to do with it.

— Rong-Gong Lin II Los Angeles Times, Arkansas Online, 2 Aug. 2026
Recent observations have suggested that this extreme world may retain an atmosphere despite temperatures that should have stripped lighter gases away long ago.

— Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of suggested

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Ewers rolled out to the left, came up short and one-hopped a comeback to Tutu Atwell.

— Tyler M. Carmona, Miami Herald, 30 July 2026
But, as Dinger was passing in front of the Comets dugout, Thomas hopped onto the field and right into the path of the scooter-ridin' mascot.

— Matt Reigle OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 July 2026

Definition of hopped

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The nephrologist glanced at the brief, said something kind about my organizational skills, and then looked at his own notes - which contained the exact same information.

— Amy Shoenthal, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Years after Cryptina had seemingly faded into obscurity, Ryan was in a New York emergency room when a doctor walked in, glanced at his chart, and suddenly stopped.

— Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 24 July 2026

Definition of glanced

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Riccio points out oftentimes the license plates to legal vehicles are removed or blocked, which keeps them from being traced on license plate readers.

— Jermont Terry, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Many chefs pull salmon when the thermometer reads about 125 to 130 degrees for medium, knowing carryover cooking will continue after it’s removed from the grill.

— Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 1 Aug. 2026