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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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Prior research has linked secure attachment throughout childhood and adolescence to better mental health, healthier relationships and greater emotional resilience.—
Katia Hetter,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Eating both broccoli and Brussels sprouts can be part of a healthy, balanced diet.—
Danielle Zickl,
Health,
20 June 2026
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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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The stallions are known to engage in fierce battles in public spaces, including chasing, kicking and biting.—
Mark Price,
Charlotte Observer,
15 June 2026
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Throw in high steal rates the past two seasons in a solid conference, solid defensive work overall, plus-rebounding for his position and his ability to get free points in transition, and the outlines of a role-playing wing are there.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
20 June 2026
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Valkyries win rebounding battle Despite being undersized at nearly every position, the Valkyries outrebounded the Wings 41-25.—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
18 June 2026
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Crews are focusing on the 15 feet along the roadsides, trimming trees that are still alive to help prevent fire from laddering into the crowns and removing dead trees.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
21 June 2026
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In fact, according to Rakestraw, one of the biggest mistakes homeowners make is assuming the babies have been abandoned and removing them immediately.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
20 June 2026
Verb
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This revelation sparks questions about a potential double standard by MLB, suggesting a stricter enforcement of uniform policies now that the issue has garnered national attention, compared to Kershaw's similar past actions.—
Peter Chawaga,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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The 2024 study, published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine, is among a growing amount of human and animal research suggesting plastics pose health hazards that only now are coming into focus.—
Michael Hawthorne,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
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For some, that meant hopping on a plane to get here.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Many are hopping off the plane and looking for Kansas City barbecue, and others are staying in hotels nearby.—
Jenna Thompson
June 18,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
Adjective
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When South Africa’s Teboho Mokoena blasted home a penalty that leveled things in the 83rd minute and Mercedes-Benz Stadium erupted at an ear-splitting decibel level, any thoughts of The Wave were well and truly forgotten.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
19 June 2026
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During the memorial service, hundreds of students from Utumishi Girls Academy sang a somber hymn declaring that all shall be well.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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“Bouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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