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as in to out
to drive or force out
the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy
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as in to sack
to let go from office, service, or employment
I'll bounce you if I catch you talking that way again
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as in to suggest
to set before the mind for consideration
we bounced several script suggestions off the producers, but they weren't interested in any of them
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as in to hop
to move with a light springing step
the girl bounced excitedly alongside her parents as they hurried toward the entrance to the amusement park
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as in energy
active strength of body or mind
the new pop group has real bounce that serves them well in their videos
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Recent Examples of bounce
Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
The Los Angeles Rams bounced the Vikings in the wild-card round, and Minnesota collapsed down the stretch.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Brian Sampson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Icons glitter, shimmy, bounce, and in other ways evade the chasing eye.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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Verb
The sleek entry provides wayfinding and shelter from rain and bounces natural light into the adjacent living room.
—Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 10 Feb. 2025
The Los Angeles Rams bounced the Vikings in the wild-card round, and Minnesota collapsed down the stretch.
—Alec Lewis, The Athletic, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
This season, 138 of his 177 three-point attempts have come without a dribble, but he’s quietly been effective off the bounce, converting 41 percent of his pull-up threes.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Icons glitter, shimmy, bounce, and in other ways evade the chasing eye.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 15 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
Verb
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The athlete was outed by a teammate in a previous lawsuit.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Feb. 2025
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In 2021, the publishers of a Catholic newsletter outed a priest by apparently accessing his Grindr activity through third-party channels.—
Samantha Riedel,
Them,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The league didn’t completely rebound from that decline until this season.—
Bloomberg News,
Orlando Sentinel,
9 Feb. 2025
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Shares in competitor CoreCivic fell almost 6% Tuesday, before also rebounding slightly Wednesday morning.—
Ben Berkowitz,
Axios,
5 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Ex-head coach Julen Lopetegui was sacked and had been replaced by Graham Potter.—
Roshane Thomas,
The Athletic,
14 Feb. 2025
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He was sacked three times and threw two interceptions, finishing with a QB rating of 42.2. NFL pundits began to question Mahomes’ legacy in the immediate aftermath of the game.—
Ryan Gaydos,
Fox News,
12 Feb. 2025
Verb
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During a news briefing the following day, President Donald Trump baselessly suggested the collision was the result of the Federal Aviation Administration’s diversity hiring goals.—
Katie Smith,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Robinson suggests trying a ginger syrup and adding it to your favorite Collins cocktail or anything bubbly.—
Patrice J. Williams,
Essence,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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To reach it, plan to hike the 1.5-mile River Trail loop or hop in a kayak.—
Korrin Bishop,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
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In 2020, when the pandemic began, Elaine and Arthur hopped on a video call with another couple to ask each other their 36 questions.—
Sofía Sanchez,
CNN,
8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Upon entering the atmosphere, these particles collide with gases such as oxygen and nitrogen, releasing energy as vibrant colors of light.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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Someday, this will be Doncic’s franchise, but Monday’s Lakers debut was as much about the partnership between their two best players, No. 23 and No. 77 turning the building’s energy all the way to 100.—
Houston Mitchell,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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But Barkley didn’t join the Eagles to chase records.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2025
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There's several variations but there's a big one that moves after the little one that appears to be chasing it....—
Yaakov Katz,
Newsweek,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Chutkan granted a request from Smith to dismiss the case after Mr. Trump won the presidential election in November because of a Justice Department policy that forbids the prosecution of a sitting president.—
Melissa Quinn,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2025
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In October, San Diego Superior Court Judge Aaron Katz dismissed the charge against Lor, ruling that the law requires the threat be specific toward the person allegedly threatened.—
City News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Bounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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