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as in chases
to drive or force out
the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy
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as in removes
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 suggests
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 hops
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 bounces
The older one bounces his Spalding off the brick walls; the younger one digs his fingers into the box of corn flakes for the plastic prize.
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Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Ulloa bounces between a linear, historical telling of the political, economic and racial shifts in the area and the personal accounts of five families from the region, including her own.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Lauren bounces ideas off her colleagues and confidantes in a winemaker tasting group, which also includes Emma Kosicek, Tony’s daughter.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The vast majority of the episode is set in claustrophobic rooms, as O'Neill bounces between his ordeal with Ba'al and the tender moments with Jackson, and these intimate pairings really elevate 'Abyss' to all-timer status.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
One of his right-footed attempts, uncorked with minimal backlift, crashes against the bar with such force that the noise reverberates around the ground and the ball bounces out towards the halfway line.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
At one point, there’s a montage that bounces between Irene practicing at the ballet bar, almost glowing with angelic light, and Soames signing his name onto documents at the office.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
The event involves no less than three after-parties, and the film bounces between Nick’s future self and Mike trying to prevent Present Nick from serving him up on a silver platter to Sosa while Jimmy Boy is busy enjoying his newfound freedom to its debauched fullest.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Let’s see how the ball bounces.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Danielle Parker, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026
Ulloa bounces between a linear, historical telling of the political, economic and racial shifts in the area and the personal accounts of five families from the region, including her own.
—Carlos De Loera, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026
Lauren bounces ideas off her colleagues and confidantes in a winemaker tasting group, which also includes Emma Kosicek, Tony’s daughter.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 16 Apr. 2026
The vast majority of the episode is set in claustrophobic rooms, as O'Neill bounces between his ordeal with Ba'al and the tender moments with Jackson, and these intimate pairings really elevate 'Abyss' to all-timer status.
—Daryl Baxter, Space.com, 14 Apr. 2026
One of his right-footed attempts, uncorked with minimal backlift, crashes against the bar with such force that the noise reverberates around the ground and the ball bounces out towards the halfway line.
—Liam Twomey, New York Times, 2 Apr. 2026
At one point, there’s a montage that bounces between Irene practicing at the ballet bar, almost glowing with angelic light, and Soames signing his name onto documents at the office.
—Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
The event involves no less than three after-parties, and the film bounces between Nick’s future self and Mike trying to prevent Present Nick from serving him up on a silver platter to Sosa while Jimmy Boy is busy enjoying his newfound freedom to its debauched fullest.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Let’s see how the ball bounces.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounces
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In the Ring video, a person dressed in black pants and a gray T-shirt, with a gray sweatshirt draped over his shoulder, chases two dogs down a residential street, spraying them with pellets from what looks like a gel gun.—
Matthew Adams,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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Or do coaches even matter and everyone just chases the bag?—
Shreyas Laddha,
Kansas City Star,
3 Apr. 2026
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Stephon Castle scored 33 points, and rookie Dylan Harper had 27 points and 10 rebounds off the bench.—
Dan Santaromita,
New York Times,
26 Apr. 2026
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In Game 3, Kornet posted playoff career highs for minutes (30), points (14), rebounds (10) and assists (two).—
Tom Orsborn,
San Antonio Express-News,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the norm is that a toner should be an astringent that removes grime and dirt while balancing the pH, Korean toners work to give the skin instant hydration as the first step after cleansing with a face wash.—
Rosa Jisoo Pyo,
Vogue,
8 May 2026
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Our other favorite pet hair removers This device removes pet hair from all kinds of fabrics without snagging them.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
8 May 2026
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De la Sanch, an assistant professor of environmental science and studies at DePaul University, suggests the reemergence and spread of novel viruses like hantaviruses may be due to climate change, deforestation and urbanization.—
Allison Kiehl,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Prosecutors also said the evidence suggests the gun wasn't in his hands, but in a flimsy holder under his belt.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
8 May 2026
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Alix Earle takes her shoes off and hops on a mechanical bull at the Whiskey River x SipMargs event in Nashville Tennessee on April 24.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Named for the interesting seed pods that resemble hops, it is related to American Hornbeam (Carpinus caroliniana), as both are members of the birch family, but where Hophornbeam prefers upland soils, Hornbeam prefers floodplains.—
Miri Talabac,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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Ezekiel Richardson outs himself as a spy for the Continental Army to Claire.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Luckily, the king’s favorite wife, Esther, outs herself as Jewish.—
Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
20 Feb. 2026
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Luis Rodriguez, executive housekeeper at Wave Resort, says his team never skips cleaning the entryway floor and walls, using a nicely scented cleaner so guests immediately walk into a fresh, clean smell.—
Colleen Sullivan,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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Launched on Kickstarter in April 2026, the KEENMOW K1 skips all of that entirely.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
30 Apr. 2026
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When bumbling village policeman Derry (an endearing Nicholas Braun) dismisses any suspicion of foul play despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary, it’s left to the sheep to prove otherwise — despite no ability to converse with their human counterparts beyond Lassie-style leading and hinting.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Ohio Republican Party chairman, Alex Triantafilou, dismisses Putsch's attacks as typical for a primary election.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Bounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounces. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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