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
This superfine powder shines bright (yes, like a diamond) and wraps skin in a 3D, light-catching veil that practically ricochets off every surface.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Nov. 2025
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.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Nov. 2025
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.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ricochets
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The light bounces beautifully off these golden-brown nails by Scarleth, and the almond shape is the cherry on top.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
15 Jan. 2026
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But the whiplash is real as the movie bounces from feel-good numbers in the Neil Diamond songbook to just utter heartbreaking tragedy.—
Brian Truitt,
USA Today,
23 Dec. 2025
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Additionally, Flagg is the only player who sits in the top 10 in clutch points (73), rebounds (29) and assists (13).—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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Noting that the advocates are not seeking to end irrigated agriculture, McManus contended that recent salmon rebounds followed wetter years with more water in rivers, not habitat projects.—
Chaewon Chung
Updated January 30,
Sacbee.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Ricochets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ricochets. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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