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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
ABC News, 15 June 2026
Sticky skin glistened from a long day spent bouncing between stages, making every cool breeze feel like a small gift.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Bobadilla then did the rest, inadvertently sticking his right foot in front of the ball and bouncing it by Paraguayan keeper Orlando Gil.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Made of rubber or vinyl, these inflatable toys are generally built for both indoor and outdoor use — from bouncing in the playroom to racing on the playground.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Also ready to welcome World Cup fans are Summit One Vanderbilt, with its room of bouncing silver balls, and Edge NYC, which is opening a new permanent Immersive NYC Skyline Experience on June 11.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Whether bouncing from table-to-table, meeting comic book artists and writers, or buying art and collectibles, attendees will have a litany of shopping options.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Flock credited sophomore Asher Riley, who scored three quarterfinal goals, for successfully bouncing between offensive and defensive midfielder this season.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
Micron Technology — Chip stocks rebounded strongly after Friday’s sell-off, with shares of Micron Technology bouncing 7%, while Broadcom gained 3%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 June 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
Bungee jumping uses elastic rubber cords that create a vertical, bouncing effect, whereas rope jumping uses low-stretch climbing ropes that convert the fall into a horizontal, pendulum swing.
—ABC News, 15 June 2026
Sticky skin glistened from a long day spent bouncing between stages, making every cool breeze feel like a small gift.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 14 June 2026
Bobadilla then did the rest, inadvertently sticking his right foot in front of the ball and bouncing it by Paraguayan keeper Orlando Gil.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Made of rubber or vinyl, these inflatable toys are generally built for both indoor and outdoor use — from bouncing in the playroom to racing on the playground.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026
Also ready to welcome World Cup fans are Summit One Vanderbilt, with its room of bouncing silver balls, and Edge NYC, which is opening a new permanent Immersive NYC Skyline Experience on June 11.
—Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 12 June 2026
Whether bouncing from table-to-table, meeting comic book artists and writers, or buying art and collectibles, attendees will have a litany of shopping options.
—Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026
Flock credited sophomore Asher Riley, who scored three quarterfinal goals, for successfully bouncing between offensive and defensive midfielder this season.
—Tris Wykes, Twin Cities, 11 June 2026
Micron Technology — Chip stocks rebounded strongly after Friday’s sell-off, with shares of Micron Technology bouncing 7%, while Broadcom gained 3%.
—Sarah Min, CNBC, 8 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncing
Adjective
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Visitors aren't always able to see Snowflake, and the zoo says that's an important part of keeping her healthy.—
Madeline Bartos,
CBS News,
8 Dec. 2025
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Some lifestyle habits can help lower high blood pressure after a diagnosis or to maintain blood pressure that is healthy.—
Jamie Johnson,
Verywell Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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The ranch saloon sits across from the open yard—and around the corner and up a hill of long yellow grass is the outdoor rodeo arena, home to lively summer rodeos every week in the summer season.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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Baltimore is best known for its maritime history and lively harbor, with plenty to see and do, from the National Aquarium to the cobblestone streets and waterfront views of Fell's Point.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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What happens next will be telling—OpenAI and Anthropic are chasing each other to public debuts that are looking increasingly inevitable.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
15 June 2026
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Rather than chasing extremes, designers focused on pieces that blend ease with elegance—sharp tailoring, versatile layering, and elevated separates designed for real-life wear and tear.—
Cortne Bonilla,
Vogue,
15 June 2026
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By Wednesday the indexes were lower again, until rebounding on Thursday on stabilizing news in Iran.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
11 June 2026
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The total is below the record number of 5,973 reported to the FAA in 2021 when travel was rebounding after the Covid-19 pandemic.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
11 June 2026
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Do any pruning in spring or summer, and focus on removing dead or damaged branches and leaves, getting rid of crossing branches, and thinning out crowded areas to improve airflow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Dec. 2025
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In reality, removing these credits without a credible alternative would hit many families hard, especially those already relying on the subsidies to keep coverage affordable.—
Suzanne Blake,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Two new hotels are also in development suggesting that the resort is preparing for a lot more visitors.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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Ask Maps can also create a vacation itinerary by suggesting points of interest (and recommend the appropriate attire based on the weather).—
Jordan Minor,
PC Magazine,
12 June 2026
Verb
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Taylor Swift was hopping up and down courtside.—
Fran Hoepfner,
Vulture,
11 June 2026
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Also, while New Orleans is arguably best explored on foot, consider hopping aboard one of the city’s historic streetcars for a breezy ride between neighborhoods without having to walk in the heat.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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Women can feel completely well while precancerous changes are already developing.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
11 Dec. 2025
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Its jet-drive propulsion system, when deployed, creates thrust by accelerating well fluids via an impeller unit, which moves the probe through the wellbore.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
28 Oct. 2025
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“Bouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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