variants
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 unfolding war in the Middle East has ricocheted across the region, with nearly every country sustaining damage from missile hits or shrapnel, many reporting casualties, and key embassies, economic engines and passageways closing down.
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Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The exchange ricocheted across Reddit and social media, cementing him, for some viewers, as a provocateur skating too close to the edge.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The tweet quickly ricocheted around CBS News, where staff noted Weiss’ seeming willingness to express her political point of view about the mayor.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The Loons’ striker was in the right spot when Tomas Chancalay’s free kick from 19 yards out deflected off a player, then ricocheted off the post to Yeboah, who was able to head the ball into the net.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
In one instance, Gray said Colt threw a screwdriver that ricocheted off a surface and hit him.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Pain ricocheted through my lower back with every step.
—Dimity McDowell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
The image ricocheted around the world, and women were soon wandering into the brand’s boutiques asking for a Kelly bag—officially, at least until then, known as the sac à dépêches.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
The ball ricocheted off the ground and then into the air and into the hands of two Heat players.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
The exchange ricocheted across Reddit and social media, cementing him, for some viewers, as a provocateur skating too close to the edge.
—Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 3 Mar. 2026
The tweet quickly ricocheted around CBS News, where staff noted Weiss’ seeming willingness to express her political point of view about the mayor.
—Max Tani, semafor.com, 2 Mar. 2026
The Loons’ striker was in the right spot when Tomas Chancalay’s free kick from 19 yards out deflected off a player, then ricocheted off the post to Yeboah, who was able to head the ball into the net.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Feb. 2026
In one instance, Gray said Colt threw a screwdriver that ricocheted off a surface and hit him.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 27 Feb. 2026
Pain ricocheted through my lower back with every step.
—Dimity McDowell, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
The image ricocheted around the world, and women were soon wandering into the brand’s boutiques asking for a Kelly bag—officially, at least until then, known as the sac à dépêches.
—Mark Ellwood, Robb Report, 17 Feb. 2026
The ball ricocheted off the ground and then into the air and into the hands of two Heat players.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ricocheted
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Lutheran finished 13-12 last season and got bounced in the second round of the state playoffs.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
11 Mar. 2026
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Six Iranian women’s national soccer team players received asylum in Australia after the team was bounced from the Women’s Asian Cup.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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The theater has seen its subscription base rebounded to over 3,200 subscribers, an impressive number for an 188-seat theater, and Ruggiero said single tickets sales have also been doing well.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
14 Mar. 2026
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Westwood freshman Kaden Bryant missed a shot with 14 seconds left that was rebounded by Paradise guard Bryce Chipman.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Ricocheted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ricocheted. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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