as in bounces
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 ricochets
At the center of it all is the consumer who will be out there on the other side of the phone as the show ricochets around the internet.
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Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ricochets
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The ball bounces in funny ways.—
Doug Haller,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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As the plot bounces along and characters appear, step offstage, and reappear, things get strange, and reality flickers in and out to dazzling effect.—
Jasmine Vojdani,
Vulture,
7 Oct. 2025
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Former Jazz forward John Collins had 14 points and seven rebounds off the bench.—
Oc Register,
Oc Register,
23 Oct. 2025
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Diabate is relentless and has an uncanny knack for the ball, endearing himself to his teammates with his penchant for keeping the ball alive or snatching offense rebounds off the glass.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Oct. 2025
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“Ricochets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ricochets. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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