Synonyms of ricochet

ricochet

verb

as in to bounce

to strike and fly off at an angle

the ball ricocheted off the fielder's glove and went over the fence for a home run

Synonyms & Similar Words

• bounce
• rebound
• carom
• glance
• skip
• hit
• brush
• bump
• skim
• contact
• rake
• sweep
• graze
• shave
• nudge
• kiss
• reflect
• sideswipe
• touch

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ricochet

Fenix ricocheted off the second rope and hit a spinning kick. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Mako Watanabe's Sushi Wars launches Nihonbashi into outer space—a fever dream of sushi motifs and holographic wallpaper, light ricocheting off foil and mirrors. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

In the fifth inning, the 23-year-old rookie infielder hit a foul ball that ricocheted directly into his groin, dropped to his knees in the batter's box, then got back up and reached first base with a hit on the very next pitch. — Angela Haupt, Time, 22 July 2026

Norway's keeper saved a long-range strike, but the ball ricocheted off him, and Bellingham rushed forward and slotted it into the net, his sixth goal of the tournament. — Russell Lewis, NPR, 11 July 2026