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as in to rebound
to strike and fly off at an angle most of my shots bounce off the rim of the basket

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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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bounce

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noun

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Recent Examples of bounce
Verb
After breezing by the Miami Heat in a four-game sweep, the Cavaliers got bounced by the Indiana Pacers in the second round of the postseason. Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 20 May 2025 The ball bounced and went into the seats for a run-scoring ground-rule double. Lamond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 May 2025
Noun
That works best on a flat, smooth, predictable surface, where there are no surprises with unexpected bounces or hops. Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2025 Spritzed onto dry hair, the heat-protecting, oil-absorbing mist adds incredible bounce and body to even the finest, flattest hair. Sophia Panych, Allure, 15 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for bounce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
Verb
  • Would a gay guy be outing himself by saying he’s obsessed with her?
    Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 15 May 2025
  • Instead, transgender troops who do not voluntarily come forward could be outed by commanders or others aware of their medical status.
    Lolita C. Baldor, Chicago Tribune, 15 May 2025
Verb
  • Amazon and Google parent Alphabet are among Goldman Sachs’ top picks in the internet segment to rebound in the second half of the year.
    Brian Evans, CNBC, 28 May 2025
  • However, two of the pop star’s most successful singles have managed to rebound and reappear on the same tally.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
Verb
  • It was sent to Arron Lambert, the shop’s owner, in January 2022, a month before the Argentinian was sacked.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 22 May 2025
  • The 166-year-old St. Francis College in New York City, has sacked a quarter of its staff.
    Jon Marcus, NPR, 18 May 2025
Verb
  • Reports suggested that Daltrey was unhappy with Starkey’s playing on the night, and a number of songs were cut short.
    Thomas Smith, Billboard, 29 May 2025
  • The 4% rule prompts many financial planners to suggest Americans should aim to save $1 million for retirement.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 29 May 2025
Verb
  • But how? How carbon offsets and ecotourism can save New Zealand Steele hops into an ATV, ostensibly to check on his cattle along the Retaruke River.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025
  • Now, fans are hopping on the Julius Randle bandwagon with the Timberwolves headed back to the Western Conference Finals.
    Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 15 May 2025
Noun
  • All this Cancer energy will be just one note in a larger harmony, as Jupiter enters Cancer next week and stays until July 2026.
    Colin Bedell, Them., 30 May 2025
  • High-level autonomy is responsible for scheduling and prioritizing tasks within a limited energy budget.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • Redefining What Success Looks Like Instead of chasing traditional business blueprints rooted in overwork and hustle, many Black women are carving out a new model—one that centers sustainability, wellness, and self-preservation.
    Jasmine Browley, Essence, 28 May 2025
  • Photos show the furry intruder perched on top of the stove in the kitchen, where a warden and local sheriff's deputy discovered the animal before chasing it from the property through an open door.
    Emily Mae Czachor, CBS News, 27 May 2025
Verb
  • The charges were dismissed because West’s cause of death was not determined, and some evidence had been illegally obtained. (Netflix) Lewis was convicted of six counts of mail fraud in a 1981 credit card scheme in Kansas City.
    Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 25 May 2025
  • The case against him was ultimately dismissed last July after the prosecutors committed a Brady violation.
    Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 24 May 2025

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“Bounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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