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as in chases
to drive or force out
the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy
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as in removes
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 suggests
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 hops
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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Recent Examples of bounces
At one point, there’s a montage that bounces between Irene practicing at the ballet bar, almost glowing with angelic light, and Soames signing his name onto documents at the office.
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Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
The event involves no less than three after-parties, and the film bounces between Nick’s future self and Mike trying to prevent Present Nick from serving him up on a silver platter to Sosa while Jimmy Boy is busy enjoying his newfound freedom to its debauched fullest.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Let’s see how the ball bounces.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Beyond that, the 50th anniversary season bounces the gamut from classics to newer works to fresh commissions.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Where Donahoe walked around his stage, Radcliffe bounces.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Shortstop Sami Hood fliesout to right field, and Chesney Davis bounces a ball to the pitcher, who flips it to first.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The upgraded $699 model bounces the SSD up to 512GB.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Lock pores over concepts and opposing defenses with Darnold every morning and bounces reminders off him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
The event involves no less than three after-parties, and the film bounces between Nick’s future self and Mike trying to prevent Present Nick from serving him up on a silver platter to Sosa while Jimmy Boy is busy enjoying his newfound freedom to its debauched fullest.
—Stephen Saito, Variety, 16 Mar. 2026
Let’s see how the ball bounces.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 16 Mar. 2026
Beyond that, the 50th anniversary season bounces the gamut from classics to newer works to fresh commissions.
—Jed Gottlieb, Boston Herald, 14 Mar. 2026
Where Donahoe walked around his stage, Radcliffe bounces.
—Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Mar. 2026
Shortstop Sami Hood fliesout to right field, and Chesney Davis bounces a ball to the pitcher, who flips it to first.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Mar. 2026
The upgraded $699 model bounces the SSD up to 512GB.
—Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026
Lock pores over concepts and opposing defenses with Darnold every morning and bounces reminders off him.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounces
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Both trials — one in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and the other in Los Angeles — pointed to the struggles Meta has faced to adequately police Facebook and Instagram, which remain the primary cash engines as the company chases Google, OpenAI and Anthropic in artificial intelligence.—
Ari Levy,
CNBC,
27 Mar. 2026
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Catcher Clayton Namken chases a high fastball, striking out swinging.—
Caleb Yum,
Austin American Statesman,
20 Mar. 2026
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Alvarado rebounds with win over Godley After getting blown out by Godley in the series opener, Alvarado bounced back to pick up a 7-4 win over the Wildcats in District 12-4A game on Tuesday night at Godley High School.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
1 Apr. 2026
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Angela Dugalic finished with 13 points and 10 rebounds off the bench as the Bruins advanced to the Elite Eight for the second straight year.—
Marisa Ingemi,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
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Their design removes the top tube entirely, leaving a wide open gap between the seat and the handlebar (aka no fancy dismount maneuvers required, like swinging your leg over a high top tube).—
Erica Zazo,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
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That removes years of planning uncertainty.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
27 Mar. 2026
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As its name suggests, this is among Montreal’s smallest boutique hotels.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
28 Mar. 2026
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Research also suggests that state and federal gas taxes are just one component of a complex pricing scheme that includes the global price of oil and other factors, the group said.—
Matthew Daly,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2026
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As spring continues to make its attempt at remaining in the Sioux Falls area, Easter hops up with local egg hunts, basket giveaways, Easter candy and goodies and of course, the long-eared, fluffy holiday icon of the hour, the Easter Bunny.—
Vanessa Carlson Bender,
Sioux Falls Argus Leader,
27 Mar. 2026
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The 24-year-old had hops to put the finishing touches on the Lakers’ successful six-game trip.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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Ezekiel Richardson outs himself as a spy for the Continental Army to Claire.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Luckily, the king’s favorite wife, Esther, outs herself as Jewish.—
Betsy Andrews,
Saveur,
20 Feb. 2026
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The show starts with Lauren and Heidi enrolling at the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, and Heidi skips class on her first day.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 Mar. 2026
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Jenner regularly skips red carpets, quietly attending award show in support of her man.—
Meg Walters,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Henry immediately dismisses his class.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
30 Mar. 2026
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Luari dismisses that speculation, saying her problems are not tied to her rapid expansion, but rather uncontrollable financial setbacks.—
Kenneth R. Gosselin,
Hartford Courant,
26 Mar. 2026
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“Bounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounces. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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