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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
Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
But Miguel, who bounced from Kansas State to South Florida, was sold on the idea of playing his final year of college basketball at a school that wrapped its arms around basketball and had a history of winning.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
But with a playoff spot in the East there for the taking, and no guarantee that the McLellan bounce will be a long-term effect, doesn’t Yzerman owe it to his exceedingly patient fan base to finally take the next step?
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Verb
The bull case: The market has had a proper reset The S & P fell more than 7% from high to low over 12 trading days, taking it back to the mid-July high —almost to the tick — before bouncing a full 1.8% from the midday Friday low into the weekend.
—Michael Santoli, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2025
But Miguel, who bounced from Kansas State to South Florida, was sold on the idea of playing his final year of college basketball at a school that wrapped its arms around basketball and had a history of winning.
—Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
As might be expected, modeling chaotic and unpredictable bounces in space-time is a challenge.
—Lyndie Chiou, Quanta Magazine, 24 Feb. 2025
But with a playoff spot in the East there for the taking, and no guarantee that the McLellan bounce will be a long-term effect, doesn’t Yzerman owe it to his exceedingly patient fan base to finally take the next step?
—Sean McIndoe, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
Verb
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However, Ava didn't go down without a fight and threatened to out Deborah's secret.—
Faisal Kutty,
Newsweek,
12 Mar. 2025
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Phil, who requested his last name not be used for privacy reasons, was 70 years old when an acquaintance outed him against his will to his Pittsburgh neighborhood.—
Riley Robinson,
The Christian Science Monitor,
10 Mar. 2025
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Which is all the more remarkable considering five years ago, the pandemic brought education in the U.S. to a grinding halt and, in many places, achievement still hasn't rebounded.—
Cory Turner,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2025
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After a disappointing first-round loss in the 2024 NCAA tournament, the Tigers will use the early exit as fuel to rebound to a title.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
17 Mar. 2025
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New England’s quarterbacks were sacked 52 times over the course of it.—
Oliver Thomas,
Forbes,
12 Mar. 2025
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The 38-year-old sacked Trevor Lawrence on his first defensive snap and tackled Travis Etienne Jr. in the backfield on the following play.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Research suggests blackout curtains can similarly block out disruptive artificial and natural light.—
Angela Haupt,
TIME,
18 Mar. 2025
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Lake sent memos to the networks on Saturday telling them that their grants were terminated, effective immediately, and suggesting that any unused funds must be refunded.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN,
18 Mar. 2025
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This prevents the disease from hopping to other communities, Offit explains.—
Ripley Cleghorn,
Scientific American,
20 Mar. 2025
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With the Rangers’ loss, the Canadiens, who have two games in hand, hopped into the second wild-card spot.—
Peter Baugh,
The Athletic,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has agreed to a 30-day ceasefire on energy infrastructure after his lengthy call with Donald Trump on Tuesday.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
19 Mar. 2025
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In a Wednesday call, the leaders discussed a partial ceasefire in Russia's war against Ukraine that would involve both countries refraining from attacking the other's energy infrastructure, including nuclear power plants and oil refineries.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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Equally, especially after letdowns in the Champions League and the cup competitions, Díaz has more dreams to chase at Anfield, knowing that head coach Arne Slot’s promising project remains in the embryonic stages.—
Henry Flynn,
Forbes,
18 Mar. 2025
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Beckford had just been chased from the scene of a drug-den murder.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
17 Mar. 2025
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Some loved the medical thriller aspects and quick pacing, while others dismissed it as shallow and improbable.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
14 Mar. 2025
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Mearsheimer also dismissed the idea, adding that Russia would take extreme measures to prevent it from happening.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Bounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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