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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
Trea Turner grounded to second baseman Tommy Edman, who bounced his throw to the right of first baseman Freddie Freeman.
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Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that the duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic can go further this season after being bounced by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs in April.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Harper fouled off Snell’s fourth consecutive slider to bring the count to 1-2, then the lefty bounced a curveball before firing his fifth slider in six tries.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The score would have given Arizona a 21-point lead late in the game, but instead the ball bounced out of the back of the end zone, resulting in a touchback and a turnover.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, Season 1 of Bad Monkey follows Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The museum was founded in 1962 on Balboa Island, and bounced among several locations over the decades.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
This is what everyone should have expected from Wentz, who has bounced from one stop to another during an 11-year NFL career.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The leadership change comes as Oracle’s shares have bounced higher as investors have cheered the company’s AI efforts, including big client wins from xAI and Nvidia, and partnerships with AI hyperscalers including Microsoft and Google.
—John Kell, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 8 Oct. 2025
The Los Angeles Lakers are hoping that the duo of LeBron James and Luka Doncic can go further this season after being bounced by the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs in April.
—Jordan Sigler, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Oct. 2025
Harper fouled off Snell’s fourth consecutive slider to bring the count to 1-2, then the lefty bounced a curveball before firing his fifth slider in six tries.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
The score would have given Arizona a 21-point lead late in the game, but instead the ball bounced out of the back of the end zone, resulting in a touchback and a turnover.
—Paulina Dedaj, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel of the same name, Season 1 of Bad Monkey follows Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys.
—Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2025
The museum was founded in 1962 on Balboa Island, and bounced among several locations over the decades.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025
This is what everyone should have expected from Wentz, who has bounced from one stop to another during an 11-year NFL career.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 28 Sep. 2025
The leadership change comes as Oracle’s shares have bounced higher as investors have cheered the company’s AI efforts, including big client wins from xAI and Nvidia, and partnerships with AI hyperscalers including Microsoft and Google.
—John Kell, Fortune, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounced
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This advice comes from a study, published in the , which investigated the mechanics of how tear-inducing chemicals are ejected from the vegetable.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Oct. 2025
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The game got so out of hand that 16 players were ejected — one of whom didn’t even know he was ejected.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
8 Oct. 2025
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Gabriele Biancheri set up the equaliser for James Scanlon, then forced the winner with a shot that hit the post and rebounded in off goalkeeper Iker Galindo.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The migratory birds that eat them disappeared and didn’t return until the snail population rebounded the following year.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Arkansas coach Sam Pittman was fired Sunday, and defensive coordinator Travis Williams, co-defensive coordinator Marcus Woodson and defensive line coach Deke Adams were dismissed Monday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pushed to extremes While footage and photographs of starving Palestinians in Gaza have horrified audiences abroad, inside Israel they have been dismissed by many as manipulated or untrue.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
5 Oct. 2025
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Noting the billions of dollars that Arkansas spends each year on federal programs to help the poor, including Medicaid, food stamps, child welfare and unemployment assistance, Sanders suggested the problems are often too big for a single program to fix.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Oct. 2025
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Breslow suggested that the same aggressiveness needs to be present this winter to keep pace with the rest of the league.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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After days of explosive online back-and-forth with Nicki Minaj (and a few jabs tossed toward JT), the Bronx rapper hopped on social media with her first video addressing the fiasco that was equal parts warning and reminder.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Like the Engineer, the Pecos hopped industries and was soon embraced by Texas’ oil workers, a sign of its sheer versatility.—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Will Brennan hit a ball deep to right field and Pérez chased it down, but couldn’t get to it.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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As Leo chased Genesis around the kitchen, Rosalba and her mother prepared lunch—a delicious meal of chicken cooked in a broth of cinnamon, clove, laurel, and sour orange.—
Simon Willis,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Oct. 2025
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Ahead of Pearson’s announcement, Cohen said the current political moment required someone with experience and brushed off a possible challenge.—
Caroline Vakil,
The Hill,
8 Oct. 2025
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Chrome faucets, brushed brass pulls, and tile counters sparkle without overwhelming the rustic base.—
Kathy Barnes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Oct. 2025
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The trepidation that led to Ohtani’s early exit from his start against these same Phillies last month — when Ohtani was removed from a no-hitter after five innings in an eventual loss — is not part of the calculus this time.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
4 Oct. 2025
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The church removed several of its officials following a law firm's investigation into the allegations in November.—
Nolan Clay,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Bounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounced. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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