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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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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
Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
In one scene, the kids are bouncing in the back yard on a trampoline when Jeremy returns home with a policeman, under arrest.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The goal off the bouncing loose ball came in the same stadium where Lavelle scored the lone goal in Gotham FC’s title win over Washington.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Fed policymakers try not to over-react to a spike in gasoline prices which are notorious for bouncing up and down.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Toews’ assist was fortunate, too — a cross-crease pass attempt that hit two Kraken defenders’ skates before bouncing to Vilardi with time and space in the slot.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Elvie gives you up to four hours of bouncing time at a full charge and at the lowest bounce setting.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2007, Wade faced another charge after bouncing a check of just over $500 to tax authorities in Douglas County, Georgia, to renew the registration on his vehicle.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Moon broke free and one-timed a bouncing ball into the net for the equalizer.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 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
For nearly two decades, the percentage of people 15 or older working full time for an employer has been stuck in a loop, bouncing between 42% and 46%.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 13 Apr. 2026
In one scene, the kids are bouncing in the back yard on a trampoline when Jeremy returns home with a policeman, under arrest.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 12 Apr. 2026
The goal off the bouncing loose ball came in the same stadium where Lavelle scored the lone goal in Gotham FC’s title win over Washington.
—Christian Babcock, Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2026
Fed policymakers try not to over-react to a spike in gasoline prices which are notorious for bouncing up and down.
—Scott Horsley, NPR, 10 Apr. 2026
Toews’ assist was fortunate, too — a cross-crease pass attempt that hit two Kraken defenders’ skates before bouncing to Vilardi with time and space in the slot.
—Murat Ates, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
The Elvie gives you up to four hours of bouncing time at a full charge and at the lowest bounce setting.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 7 Apr. 2026
In 2007, Wade faced another charge after bouncing a check of just over $500 to tax authorities in Douglas County, Georgia, to renew the registration on his vehicle.
—Andy Rose, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2026
Moon broke free and one-timed a bouncing ball into the net for the equalizer.
—Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncing
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And kids who learn financial literacy early on are more likely to form healthy relationships with money that can help improve their financial and overall well-being as adults, according to a 2022 study by researchers at Brigham Young University.—
Tom Huddleston Jr.,
CNBC,
11 Apr. 2026
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Dandelion seeds easily take hold in bare spots, so keep your lawn thick and healthy.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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But in addition to Cajun, Creole, and soul food institutions, the city continues to welcome new spots serving inventive contemporary Mexican, West African, and Indian cuisines—all which play into the diverse, lively vibe of New Orleans.—
Kate Kassin,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Illuminated by fairy lights, the market is small but lively and features several stalls where vendors offer everything from spring rolls, seafood, and meats grilled before your eyes to cocktails, fresh fruit, and desserts.—
Asia London Palomba,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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Kahan is from the Upper Valley, a quaint and seasonally verdant region encompassing parts of eastern Vermont and western New Hampshire, and sliced through by the Connecticut River—a scenic haven for canoers and for anglers chasing trout.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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The Santa Rosa Police Department said in a press release that dispatchers received multiple 911 calls about a female suspect with a large knife chasing people near the Safeway store and attempting to stab them.—
Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Federal fishery managers voted Sunday to open waters off the coast of California to commercial salmon fishing for the first time since 2022, with the population rebounding after wet winters ended a long drought.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Apr. 2026
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The Celtics’ defensive-rebounding rollercoaster has an argument as the most surprising turnaround in the NBA this season.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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He is then seen slowly approaching the victim, checking his surroundings, and removing his shoes before grabbing her from behind.—
Ana Maria Soler,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The surgery involved removing 40 percent of Erbert's skull and required a follow-up skull implant surgery, per the Los Angeles Times.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
11 Apr. 2026
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Many shots appear to be filmed with telephoto lenses, suggesting, via the camera’s distance from the action, Sasha’s distance from her own past and her struggle to remember.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Semiofficial news agencies in Iran published a chart Thursday suggesting the Revolutionary Guard put sea mines into the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial trade route for oil, during the war.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Apr. 2026
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For a simple take, these noir wide-leg capris at Amazon are a sophisticated style that’ll become a quick go-to replacing jeans while museum hopping or shopping in a city like Paris or Madrid this spring.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Apr. 2026
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In a video posted to Instagram, both singers are seen hopping on motorcycles in their respective parts of town and speeding through the city streets.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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That's all well and good, and that's a huge part of the learning process.—
Bryant Reed,
CBS News,
11 Apr. 2026
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The prescriptions program is expected to serve about 6,500 children and families in northwest Milwaukee at nearly 13,000 annual well-child visits.—
Kayla Huynh,
jsonline.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Bouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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