as in bouncing
to strike and fly off at an angle
a ball caromed off the wall
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With its bouncing, three-dimensional hemline, the dress reflected the movement of her sleek, free-flowing hair.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
19 Oct. 2025 -
Her voice, languid and honeyed, can glide over sensual R&B, bouncing reggaetón, shimmering pop or nostalgic jazz.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
16 Oct. 2025
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The Canes played tenacious defense with 22 steals and a 46-30 rebounding edge.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
20 Oct. 2025
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Investment bank Jefferies, which had exposure to First Brands, closed down 11% on Thursday before rebounding Friday.—
Hugh Leask,
CNBC,
17 Oct. 2025
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His childhood moved fast—13 schools in 11 years, ricocheting across state lines and shaped by instability at home.—
JP Mangalindan,
Time,
9 Oct. 2025
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Neon lights bathed the arena as fans dressed as hot dogs, hamburgers, pharaohs and candy canes danced in their seats to the bass ricocheting from body to body.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
21 Aug. 2025
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“Caroming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/caroming. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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