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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
Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Her voice, languid and honeyed, can glide over sensual R&B, bouncing reggaetón, shimmering pop or nostalgic jazz.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Pages hit a bouncing grounder to Kerkering, who had a tough time fielding the ball.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
AirPlay is handy for casting photos, music, or a quick clip from an iPhone or Mac, and the snappy menus make bouncing between apps painless.
—PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
No matter the sport, the ball is bouncing well for Bad Bunny.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Sasaki needed two pitches to get the final out, as Tommy Edman fired a bouncing throw that Freeman had to sprawl to grab to close out the night.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
But now players are bouncing parkour-style horizontally down corridors and scaling multiple stories for a close-range shotgun blast at whim.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Madison Avenue is following the NBA‘s bouncing ball.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
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
With its bouncing, three-dimensional hemline, the dress reflected the movement of her sleek, free-flowing hair.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 19 Oct. 2025
Her voice, languid and honeyed, can glide over sensual R&B, bouncing reggaetón, shimmering pop or nostalgic jazz.
—Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Oct. 2025
Pages hit a bouncing grounder to Kerkering, who had a tough time fielding the ball.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 10 Oct. 2025
AirPlay is handy for casting photos, music, or a quick clip from an iPhone or Mac, and the snappy menus make bouncing between apps painless.
—PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025
No matter the sport, the ball is bouncing well for Bad Bunny.
—David K. Li, NBC news, 8 Oct. 2025
Sasaki needed two pitches to get the final out, as Tommy Edman fired a bouncing throw that Freeman had to sprawl to grab to close out the night.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 7 Oct. 2025
But now players are bouncing parkour-style horizontally down corridors and scaling multiple stories for a close-range shotgun blast at whim.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 7 Oct. 2025
Madison Avenue is following the NBA‘s bouncing ball.
—Brian Steinberg, Variety, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncing
Adjective
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Use a simple ratio of 1 cup of fruit, 1 cup of greens, a source of protein, and healthy fat to create a satiating, balanced result.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Thanks to her success, the celebrity chef has also been sharing her healthy recipes on social media and her Chloë’s Kitchen food blog.—
Vanessa Etienne,
PEOPLE,
20 Oct. 2025
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But Missoula, Livingston and Bozeman have lively literary scenes.—
New York Times,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Expect lively notes of lemon zest, grapefruit, and green apple, anchored by a soft minerality that adds depth without overpowering.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
14 Oct. 2025
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Neither Xhekaj nor Struble spent one second on the ice down a man; both Veleno and Beck played fewer than 10 minutes, which, to be fair, had more to do with the Canadiens chasing the game in the third than anything else.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Chelsea, on the other hand, is chasing a third straight win after striking at the death to beat leader Liverpool 2-1 a fortnight ago.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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The Canes played tenacious defense with 22 steals and a 46-30 rebounding edge.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Investment bank Jefferies, which had exposure to First Brands, closed down 11% on Thursday before rebounding Friday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Besides regularly removing dust that forms on the fan blades, cleaning needs can also change with the seasons.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
20 Oct. 2025
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Scientists at the University of Surrey have discovered a simple tweak that could boost sodium-ion battery performance, by leaving water inside a key component rather than removing it.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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But in the last decade, research on ultraprocessed foods has challenged that notion, suggesting that these foods may drive us to eat more.—
Alice Callahan,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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Furthermore, big banks — bellwethers for economic activity — such as JPMorgan Chase, Citi and Goldman Sachs, beat earnings expectations, suggesting that fundamentals are still sound.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Try dancing or just hopping around between meetings.—
Cas Holman,
CNBC,
21 Oct. 2025
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In the seconds-long clip, Thomas, 19, can be seen hopping over a barrier and approaching a large divider, prompting the elephant to move closer to him.—
Nicholas Rice,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Across the country—and especially in the South—plans are well in the works for Thanksgiving meals that will both satisfy and delight guests.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
21 Oct. 2025
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Over the weekend, the president fanned the flames of the trade war by threatening China with 100 percent tariffs over its imposition of export controls, only to insist, on Monday, that all was well with the bilateral trade relationship.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
14 Oct. 2025
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“Bouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.
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