BOUNCING Synonyms: 310 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

ˈbau̇n(t)-siŋ

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as in healthy

enjoying health and vigor a bouncing new baby in the family

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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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bouncing

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verb

present participle of bounce

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

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

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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

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While Pochettino said the substitution was purely precautionary, American fans will likely remain uneasy until Pulisic is back on the field and fully healthy.

— Matt Reigle, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Four hours after a meal, a healthy stomach has cleared all but about 10% of its contents.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 13 June 2026