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also ricochetted
as in bounced
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
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Recent Examples of ricocheted
The moment ricocheted through the Gotham Awards.
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Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
The prop ricocheted back toward the stage and away from the audience, where staff were able to safely recover it.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
As the coverage ricocheted far beyond the trades and went global, the reaction escalated just as quickly.
—Josh Rottenberg, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
These quotes ricocheted around the internet, taken as a sign that Swift was well aware of how many fans and critics had panned the album.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Boldy's shot was deflected by a defenseman but quickly ricocheted off the end boards to Kaprizov who tucked the puck past Swayman at the right post.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
The puck ricocheted off Mrázek’s skate and then Helleson’s.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Nov. 2025
From Buju Banton and Carimi to Machel Montano and Beres Hammond, the rhythms of reggae, dancehall, konpa, and soca ricocheted across the arena in 2025.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
The patriots’ dreams of liberty ricocheted around much of the rest of the planet, too, pushing questions about human dignity, popular sovereignty, and citizenship toward the top of the global agenda and equipping rights seekers everywhere with a potent new vocabulary.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 9 Jan. 2026
The prop ricocheted back toward the stage and away from the audience, where staff were able to safely recover it.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 1 Jan. 2026
As the coverage ricocheted far beyond the trades and went global, the reaction escalated just as quickly.
—Josh Rottenberg, Twin Cities, 31 Dec. 2025
These quotes ricocheted around the internet, taken as a sign that Swift was well aware of how many fans and critics had panned the album.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 18 Dec. 2025
Boldy's shot was deflected by a defenseman but quickly ricocheted off the end boards to Kaprizov who tucked the puck past Swayman at the right post.
—CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
The puck ricocheted off Mrázek’s skate and then Helleson’s.
—Andrew Knoll, Oc Register, 27 Nov. 2025
From Buju Banton and Carimi to Machel Montano and Beres Hammond, the rhythms of reggae, dancehall, konpa, and soca ricocheted across the arena in 2025.
—Kyle Denis, Billboard, 12 Nov. 2025
The patriots’ dreams of liberty ricocheted around much of the rest of the planet, too, pushing questions about human dignity, popular sovereignty, and citizenship toward the top of the global agenda and equipping rights seekers everywhere with a potent new vocabulary.
—Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ricocheted
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The first season introduced viewers to Andrew Yancy (Vaughn), who has been bounced from the Miami Police Department and is now a health inspector in the Keys.—
Matt Grobar,
Deadline,
6 Jan. 2026
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The ball bounced out of bounds, hitting the pylon on its way out for a safety, extending the Ole Miss lead to 39-34.—
Steve Henson,
Los Angeles Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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Flagg rebounded after shooting 4 for 13 and scoring 11 points in Dallas' 125-17 loss at Chicago on Saturday.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
13 Jan. 2026
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What’s more, OKC out-rebounded the Heat by eight and outscored the Heat 26-1 on second chance points.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Ricocheted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ricocheted. Accessed 16 Jan. 2026.
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