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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 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.
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Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
The decision, while not fully unexpected, ricocheted across Washington, and California, as a seasoned generation of political leaders is stepping aside ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
But the Cowboys’ special teams answered when Sam Williams blocked a punt that ricocheted off his helmet and rolled into the end zone, where Marshawn Kneeland recovered it for a touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Mia Graff’s cross from near the right corner ricocheted in off the far post to give Mankato East (15-3-2) a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Its influence ricocheted through decades of homages, from Madonna to Ryan Gosling, proof that a perfect jewel-box tableau never dulls.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
About five minutes later, Carolina took control on a shot by Nikolaj Ehlers that deflected off Wedgewood’s blocker pad, then ricocheted off Sebastian Aho’s leg into the net as Aho skated freely in front of the crease.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Buium would pull the Wild within two midway through the third period on a power play, but less than a minute later, the Wild lost a faceoff and Boone Jenner’s shot ricocheted off Adam Fantilli for a 6-3 lead.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
News of the deaths ricocheted through the prison system, spreading fear and unease.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Literary Hub, 7 Nov. 2025
The decision, while not fully unexpected, ricocheted across Washington, and California, as a seasoned generation of political leaders is stepping aside ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
—Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2025
But the Cowboys’ special teams answered when Sam Williams blocked a punt that ricocheted off his helmet and rolled into the end zone, where Marshawn Kneeland recovered it for a touchdown.
—Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
Mia Graff’s cross from near the right corner ricocheted in off the far post to give Mankato East (15-3-2) a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 29 Oct. 2025
Its influence ricocheted through decades of homages, from Madonna to Ryan Gosling, proof that a perfect jewel-box tableau never dulls.
—Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2025
About five minutes later, Carolina took control on a shot by Nikolaj Ehlers that deflected off Wedgewood’s blocker pad, then ricocheted off Sebastian Aho’s leg into the net as Aho skated freely in front of the crease.
—Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 24 Oct. 2025
Buium would pull the Wild within two midway through the third period on a power play, but less than a minute later, the Wild lost a faceoff and Boone Jenner’s shot ricocheted off Adam Fantilli for a 6-3 lead.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 12 Oct. 2025
News of the deaths ricocheted through the prison system, spreading fear and unease.
—Jennifer Gonnerman, New Yorker, 6 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ricocheted
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The barrel spun toward shortstop as the ball bounced to Mookie Betts, who grabbed it in stride, stepped on second for one out and fired to Freddie Freeman to end the season.—
Tyler Kepner,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sure enough, the wide-out bounced right up, but the safety — Ben Abercrombie — fell back as if frozen, and then stopped moving altogether.—
Nick Stern,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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Detroit rebounded and put together a masterful offensive performance in a win over the Washington Commanders.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
10 Nov. 2025
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After falling to about $66 per share in the days after its previous earnings release , the stock of this networking and security company has rebounded to nearly $72.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
10 Nov. 2025
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“Ricocheted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ricocheted. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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