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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
a bouncing new baby in the family
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a bouncing dance routine that should be good for an aerobics class
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as in chasing
to drive or force out
the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy
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2
as in rebounding
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 removing
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 suggesting
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 hopping
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 bouncing
Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
But all of that is inflected through another sensibility, one that was emerging, or reëmerging, in the mid-nineties: an almost folky softness; bouncing, hummable melodies; raw beauty for its own sake.
—Craig Morgan Teicher, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2022
My bush was big and bouncing, transcendent and absolutely outasight, baby.
—Michaela Angela Davis, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2022
There is no guarantee that 2022 will see a bouncing, high-figure transfer market.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
To the untrained eye, what looked like a regulation NBA basketball went bouncing, loose and unclaimed, across the AT&T Center paint late in the fourth quarter Friday.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Nov. 2021
If macaroni ’n’ cheese and guac had a bouncing, beautiful baby, this would be it.
—Serena Coady, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2021
Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Just over two minutes later, Simon Edvinsson stepped into Tkachuk, with the Senators forward’s stick bouncing up and hitting him in the face.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
While tech was bouncing again Wednesday, defensive stocks that have been strong lately took a back seat.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Hyeseong Kim will see extended look before WBC In his first at-bat of the spring Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, Hyesong Kim worked the count full on eight pitches and fouled off two high fastballs before bouncing a groundball to left to score two runs.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The sounds of ping-pong balls bouncing and bags hitting cornhole boards will reverberate throughout the halls.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Emily Padgett has spent months trying to get her hands on estrogen patches, bouncing between pharmacies, transferring prescriptions and switching brands three times.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
The Brighton junior had paced the hallway leading to the loading dock at Ball, pre-match, a bouncing mess of reds, pinks and browns.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
An at times convoluted plot – which jumps backward and forward in time while bouncing between police procedural and dark love story – keeps viewers wondering who might be a killer and who might be a victim.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Adjective
The track, which also prominently features Anuel AA and Ñengo Flow, is filled with racy and at times ludicrous double entendres which create an intoxicating romp, driven in turn by a bouncing and infectious rhythm.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
But all of that is inflected through another sensibility, one that was emerging, or reëmerging, in the mid-nineties: an almost folky softness; bouncing, hummable melodies; raw beauty for its own sake.
—Craig Morgan Teicher, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2022
My bush was big and bouncing, transcendent and absolutely outasight, baby.
—Michaela Angela Davis, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2022
There is no guarantee that 2022 will see a bouncing, high-figure transfer market.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
To the untrained eye, what looked like a regulation NBA basketball went bouncing, loose and unclaimed, across the AT&T Center paint late in the fourth quarter Friday.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Nov. 2021
If macaroni ’n’ cheese and guac had a bouncing, beautiful baby, this would be it.
—Serena Coady, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2021
Verb
The energy was infectious, and the crowd still sang along, bouncing their shoulders and bopping their heads.
—Christopher Harris, CBS News, 27 Feb. 2026
Just over two minutes later, Simon Edvinsson stepped into Tkachuk, with the Senators forward’s stick bouncing up and hitting him in the face.
—ABC News, 26 Feb. 2026
While tech was bouncing again Wednesday, defensive stocks that have been strong lately took a back seat.
—Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026
Hyeseong Kim will see extended look before WBC In his first at-bat of the spring Saturday against the Los Angeles Angels, Hyesong Kim worked the count full on eight pitches and fouled off two high fastballs before bouncing a groundball to left to score two runs.
—Katie Woo, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The sounds of ping-pong balls bouncing and bags hitting cornhole boards will reverberate throughout the halls.
—Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Emily Padgett has spent months trying to get her hands on estrogen patches, bouncing between pharmacies, transferring prescriptions and switching brands three times.
—Jacqueline Howard, CNN Money, 23 Feb. 2026
The Brighton junior had paced the hallway leading to the loading dock at Ball, pre-match, a bouncing mess of reds, pinks and browns.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 22 Feb. 2026
An at times convoluted plot – which jumps backward and forward in time while bouncing between police procedural and dark love story – keeps viewers wondering who might be a killer and who might be a victim.
—Paul Edward Parker, The Providence Journal, 20 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncing
Adjective
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His Health Secretary, Robert F Kennedy Jr, an advocate of healthy eating, has repeatedly expressed his dismay at his boss’s diet.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Feb. 2026
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Local vendors handing out samples included barbecue sauce and seasoning from Riley’s Ribz, Essie Marie’s Salad Dressing and healthy crustless sandwiches for kids from Mo’Mo Bites.—
Eva Remijan-Toba,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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The steak was soft on the inside and as crunchy as the herb-flecked fries on the out, and the buttery Dijon spread ringing the plate added a lively dimension.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
2 Mar. 2026
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This is one of our liveliest, a recipe packed with fresh berries and savory bacon, making for an ideal flavor balance.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
1 Mar. 2026
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There was an undercurrent of confidence across the collections, where designers weren’t chasing spectacle, but instead refining their codes and pushing them forward in thoughtful ways.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
2 Mar. 2026
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Instead of chasing truth, the writer chases validation.—
JD Barker,
Rolling Stone,
2 Mar. 2026
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Ike scored 13 first-half points for Gonzaga, which shot 48 percent in the half and forged a 22-18 rebounding edge on the Gaels, who rank fifth nationally in rebound margin.—
Jeff Faraudo,
Mercury News,
1 Mar. 2026
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And his rebounding, obviously, was key.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Particularly important are removing the regulations inflating refining costs in the state and overly restricting gas supply options.—
Wayne Winegarden,
Oc Register,
28 Feb. 2026
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Prepare the planting bed by removing existing weeds, rocks, and other debris and raking the surface smooth.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Critics on social media starting suggesting that maybe Messi’s 2026 team was overrated.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
2 Mar. 2026
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Satellite photos analyzed by AP have shown new activity at two of those sites, suggesting Iran is trying to assess and potentially recover material.—
Jon Gambrell,
Fortune,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The crowd skews creative and cultural—think museum-hopping couples, design-minded solo travelers, and friends on a low-key girls’ weekend.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Mar. 2026
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Interested in hopping on the overnight oats bandwagon?—
Sam Woodward,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last week, Spurs beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home and all was well with the world.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Oliver says often that the shoot was a really well execution of the script.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Bouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing. Accessed 3 Mar. 2026.
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