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 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 But Brunson helped bring the Knicks back with 36 points and Anunoby finished with 33, swooping in as Brunson’s shot bounced softly off the front of the rim and stretching high with his right hand to tap it in. —

Brian Mahoney, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2026 This is the same area where the ETF pulled back to and bounced from on three prior occasions — twice in 2022 and again in 2023. —

Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 10 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 During the slumber party kissing challenge, Melanie even bounced between kissing Sincere and Corbin Mims, which upset the New Jersey native. —

Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 10 June 2026 Carolina eventually forced overtime, but the Golden Knights won in double OT when Shea Theodore bounced a puck off the boards that caromed off goalie Brandon Bussi's skate. —

ABC News, 9 June 2026 Finally, with two out in the fourth inning, Gabriel Moreno bounced a double up the right-field line for the Diamondbacks’ first hit of the game. —

Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026 Andy Reid reached out to Bieniemy almost immediately after the Bears were bounced from the NFL playoffs in January. —

Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026

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Phillips, in return, pushed Aguirre and was also ejected.

— Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026
In 2020, Hammon became the first woman to serve as head coach in a game, taking over after Popovich got ejected.

— Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026