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 Most notably, the infamous Circa Survivor saw nearly one-third of its record 25,017 entries (at $1,000 each) bounced by the Bolts — and by the way, include me in the carnage. — Doug Kezirian, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026 The native New Yorker bounced from family to family and then to a group home. — Anne Kadet, Curbed, 10 Sep. 2026 Gilbert also made a sliding tag of Wyatt Langford off a throw from Raleigh after a pitch bounced away from the catcher in the seventh. — ABC News, 10 Sep. 2026 Since then, she's bounced between multiple homes and shelters in search of a new family. — Alys Martinez, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026 After being bounced from the tournament in the Round of 16, Osaka had clearly reached her limit of online criticism regarding her ensemble. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 9 Sep. 2026 Darian Orduno bounced her baby boy on her chest, looking down at his thick black hair and bright eyes. — Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026 But right then, as Veraza stood shirtless on the hill and Herrera bounced Arianna, another wave of horns and screams and whistles sounded. — Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026 The Rays tied the score when Jonny DeLuca bounced a ball that shortstop Xander Bogaerts couldn’t handle, setting up Mateo’s heroics. — Marc Topkin, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2026

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Oli Marmol was later ejected after sticking up for Rincon, who was making his MLB debut.

— Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Marmol then came out of the dugout to confront Eddings and was ejected during the Rockies’ five-run inning.

— Michael Kelly, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

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But Manning rebounded on his next opportunity, leading a six-play, 75-yard scoring drive to start the third quarter, capped by a 20-yard touchdown pass to Coleman.

— Sam Khan Jr, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2026
Venture funding for biotechnology has rebounded strongly this year.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of rebounded

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Challenges to Essayli’s position were brought in several criminal cases, with defense lawyers arguing that charges filed under his watch are invalid and should be dismissed.

— Brittny Mejia, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
One of them, dismissed Sooners quarterback Chris Robison, was the MVP of the 2019 Conference USA championship, Kiffin’s second league title in three seasons.

— Matt Baker, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of dismissed

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Glastonbury approved a 48-apartment project in June after extensive litigation, but has suggested that further legal action could take place before construction begins.

— Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 6 Sep. 2026
Pegula suggested some of the friction may simply be newcomers learning those traditions.

— Douglas Robson, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026

Definition of suggested

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Feminist Gloria Steinem, who died last week, hopped in a bunny suit so other women writers could leap.

— Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Two summers ago, the internet received the gift of Raygun, an Australian breakdancer who kangaroo-hopped her way into the 2024 Paris Olympics.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of hopped

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The man, identified as 22-year-old Rohit Rohit, chased Thakur down outside a Panera and shot her multiple times, the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.

— Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026
Operators that mastered complexity while others chased appearances.

— Nia Bowers, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of chased

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Graves glanced at the TV and saw smoke pouring from the North Tower of the World Trade Center over Manhattan.

— USA TODAY staff, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026
Some of the better chances provoked surprising misses, in particular a header from close range from the normally dependable Merino glanced straight at the ‘keeper, and a swipe by Saka that was shanked wide.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026