1
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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3
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
Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Younger testers appreciated the creative putt-and-play system, from bouncing the marble off rocks to spiraling it into fences and bridges.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Moments later, Selhurst Park was bouncing.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The interior’s large buttons and switches are designed to be easily operated while a driver wears gloves or is bouncing over rough terrain.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Then, the camera pans to show Matilda in the cat bed staring out the sunny window, before bouncing between the two animals.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
He was seen as a journeyman quarterback, bouncing between three teams before landing with the Buccaneers.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Her basic skillset mirrors the knight’s; armed with a sword-like needle, Hornet can attack in close range melee both forward and up, and descend on baddies with a downward strike that doubles as a bouncing mechanism to propel further.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Drones light up the night sky On a recent Friday night, Roen and Plumas County Supervisor Dwight Ceresola patrolled for wolves, bouncing an offroad utility vehicle across the pastureland behind Roen’s home, switching to pickup trucks once the sun went down.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 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
The simplicity is intentional so your eye isn't bouncing, but rather gliding through the room.
—Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Oct. 2025
Younger testers appreciated the creative putt-and-play system, from bouncing the marble off rocks to spiraling it into fences and bridges.
—Emily Glover, Parents, 2 Oct. 2025
Moments later, Selhurst Park was bouncing.
—Stuart James, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2025
The interior’s large buttons and switches are designed to be easily operated while a driver wears gloves or is bouncing over rough terrain.
—Michael Van Runkle, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2025
Then, the camera pans to show Matilda in the cat bed staring out the sunny window, before bouncing between the two animals.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
He was seen as a journeyman quarterback, bouncing between three teams before landing with the Buccaneers.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Sep. 2025
Her basic skillset mirrors the knight’s; armed with a sword-like needle, Hornet can attack in close range melee both forward and up, and descend on baddies with a downward strike that doubles as a bouncing mechanism to propel further.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 19 Sep. 2025
Drones light up the night sky On a recent Friday night, Roen and Plumas County Supervisor Dwight Ceresola patrolled for wolves, bouncing an offroad utility vehicle across the pastureland behind Roen’s home, switching to pickup trucks once the sun went down.
—Sacbee.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncing
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Forest needed competition for Chris Wood, and the 24-year-old fits the bill as a senior Brazil international who has scored at a healthy rate back home.—
Tim Spiers,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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Scientists found that the latter combo reduced blood sugar spikes in healthy participants.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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Throughout an offseason devoted to expansive training, that spirit was on full display — including during the lively knockout games at Prentiss’ gym.—
Vincent Z. Mercogliano,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Discussions about the fast-changing international TV distribution market are ten-a-penny at industry conferences, but the group made a lively and worthwhile contribution to the pantheon.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
1 Oct. 2025
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Entrepreneurs are first pulled toward their passion in all sorts of ways—whether that be through an overbearing parent, chasing a childhood dream career, or realization that a hobby can bring in millions.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
5 Oct. 2025
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The rest of the industry wants to emulate this success, but as many editors know, chasing a trend can be a futile endeavor.—
Rebecca Ackermann,
The Atlantic,
5 Oct. 2025
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Goldman’s investment banking business, which brings in fees from services like underwriting initial public offerings (IPO) and advising on mergers and acquisitions (M & A), has been rebounding over the past several quarters.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
30 Sep. 2025
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The Boilermakers were also a below-average rebounding team.—
CJ Moore,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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But the building feels temporary, with United having previously discussed removing it.—
Laurie Whitwell,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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More than 200 bodies are still on the mountain, left there because of the difficulty, risk, and cost of removing them, the database says.—
Janet Loehrke,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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These rare steroids were linked to ancient sponges, but the findings sparked debate, with some suggesting alternative origins, including non-biological processes.—
Maria Azzurra Volpe,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Oct. 2025
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Trump has fueled additional uncertainty by suggesting that his administration could use the shutdown to impose permanent cuts to the federal workforce and social programs.—
Nik Popli,
Time,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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In fact, the woman hopping away from the frame is Monica Velasco, a former Dolphins cheerleader who has been married to Taylor since August 2020.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
30 Sep. 2025
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The trend, popularized by creator Kathryn Smith in a viral video, encourages viewers to start their day by hopping out of bed and jumping 50 times.—
Khloe Quill,
FOXNews.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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What is most appealing about YoungBoy is that his music, quite frankly, is the sound of a man who is very much not well.—
Jayson Buford,
Rolling Stone,
30 Sep. 2025
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Beneath the surface, though, all is not well.—
Ian King,
CNBC,
3 Sep. 2025
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“Bouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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