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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
Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
The two connected again, this time with Hartenstein's two-handed pass bouncing between his legs and behind him.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The two connected again, this time with Hartenstein’s two-handed pass bouncing between his legs and behind him.
—Cliff Brunt, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Warren Foegele had a couple of chances from in close in the opening period, but just couldn’t settle a bouncing puck.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Warren Foegele had a couple of chances from close range in the opening period, but just couldn’t settle a bouncing puck.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Mullin is friendly and well liked on the Hill, often seen (and heard) bouncing a rubber ball through the halls of Congress.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Each nail has a double circle design that sits at a different spot on each nail, creating movement and appearing as if the circles are bouncing from nail to nail.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
There’s no love lost between Liverpool and Chelsea, and Anfield will be bouncing.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Mar. 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
Joyce, the guardian of the 5-year-old boy, has struggled to find a steady supply of the drug since December, bouncing between two pharmacies to fill the prescription.
—Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 16 Mar. 2026
The two connected again, this time with Hartenstein's two-handed pass bouncing between his legs and behind him.
—CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
The two connected again, this time with Hartenstein’s two-handed pass bouncing between his legs and behind him.
—Cliff Brunt, Twin Cities, 15 Mar. 2026
Warren Foegele had a couple of chances from in close in the opening period, but just couldn’t settle a bouncing puck.
—ABC News, 14 Mar. 2026
Warren Foegele had a couple of chances from close range in the opening period, but just couldn’t settle a bouncing puck.
—Los Angeles Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Mullin is friendly and well liked on the Hill, often seen (and heard) bouncing a rubber ball through the halls of Congress.
—Justin Papp, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2026
Each nail has a double circle design that sits at a different spot on each nail, creating movement and appearing as if the circles are bouncing from nail to nail.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026
There’s no love lost between Liverpool and Chelsea, and Anfield will be bouncing.
—James Pearce, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncing
Adjective
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And that was it for the night – four scoreless minutes after missing 13 games in a row, 11 because of a back injury and two as a healthy scratch.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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But while the packaging and TikTok fame might skew young, the formulas themselves are no joke—Laneige has long focused on sophisticated hydration that leaves skin looking plump, smooth, and healthy.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
21 Mar. 2026
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Family discussions will be lively.—
Georgia Nicols,
Denver Post,
17 Mar. 2026
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Outside of sports, the college town has a lively music scene, numerous craft breweries, and a variety of family-friendly activities, including the State Botanical Garden of Georgia and Bear Hollow Zoo.—
Lydia Mansel,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Mar. 2026
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That name is so common in England that searching for it would leave sleuths acting on a tip chasing endless possibilities.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Podziemski’s outlet was long and sent Richard chasing after it on the sidelines.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
16 Mar. 2026
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Center Rueben Chinyelu, the nation’s rebounding leader among power conference teams, finished with one rebound, no points and four fouls.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
23 Mar. 2026
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In conjunction with Hartman, assistant coach Jonathan Safir — Florida’s quintessential numbers guy in a building of numbers guys — leads the charge on teaching rebounding.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2026
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Efforts focused on preventing the blaze from spreading to an adjacent facility and removing chemicals from the site.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
21 Mar. 2026
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City officials said crews encountered unexpected conditions while removing aging infrastructure inside the pool, requiring additional time and specialized equipment.—
Faith Bugenhagen,
Austin American Statesman,
21 Mar. 2026
Verb
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While the identities and ages of those who died in the crash remained unconfirmed as of Saturday evening, the Yough School District superintendent did release a statement suggesting the four have ties to the district.—
Garrett Behanna,
CBS News,
22 Mar. 2026
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Not long after suggesting operations could wind down this week, the president threatened Iran with attacks on its power infrastructure.—
Justin Fishel,
ABC News,
22 Mar. 2026
Verb
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To discourage us from hopping into rideshares, the panel approved a fee hike last week for those private transportation companies — businesses like Uber and Lyft — that gets added every time a passenger is picked up or dropped off at LAX as my colleague Salvador Hernandez reported.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
21 Mar. 2026
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InSo, a new Southeast Asian fusion restaurant with a hopping nightlife, has burst onto the vibrant Las Colinas scene.—
Zacharia Washington,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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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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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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“Bouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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