as in encircling
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as in defining
to mark the limits of
the country is bounded by water on two sides
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as in bordering
to serve as a border for
being bounded on all sides by the Alps has helped Switzerland maintain its neutrality
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as in hopping
to move with a light springing step
the child giggled and bounded off to play with her friends
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as in leaping
to propel oneself upward or forward into the air
a rabbit bounded down the garden path
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Recent Examples of bounding
Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
For a broad jump, choose a spot on the floor in front of you, and bounding off both feet at the same time, jump toward that spot.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
For a broad jump, choose a spot on the floor in front of you, and bounding off both feet at the same time, jump toward that spot.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
When the ball went bounding away, Burrow tracked it down because that will be a keeper.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
When the ball went bounding away, Burrow tracked it down because that will be a keeper.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
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After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
For a broad jump, choose a spot on the floor in front of you, and bounding off both feet at the same time, jump toward that spot.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
For a broad jump, choose a spot on the floor in front of you, and bounding off both feet at the same time, jump toward that spot.
—Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
When the ball went bounding away, Burrow tracked it down because that will be a keeper.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
When the ball went bounding away, Burrow tracked it down because that will be a keeper.
—Paul Dehner Jr., The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
After the final buzzer, former Magic shooting guard Terrence Ross, who contributes to the team’s radio broadcasts, came bounding through one of the arena’s tunnels, a gigantic smile on his face.
—Josh Robbins, The Athletic, 22 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounding
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People want to feel connected to brands, and your story is the key to creating that emotional resonance.Maha Abouelenein, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Clients can search by brand and wishlist their favorite products, as well as by location, such as finding a store with connected staff or an independent personal shopper in proximity on a map.Rhonda Richford, WWD, 18 Dec. 2024
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Flashback: Fort Rapids opened in 2006 amid an indoor water park craze as a 60,000-square-foot attraction with more than 300 hotel rooms, conference space and meeting rooms in an attached Holiday Inn and Suites.Andrew King, Axios, 17 Dec. 2024
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The attached media release did not refer to ‘migrant workers’ once.Samindra Kunti, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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Overall, Pro-Tek’s storage and services are very much linked, driving a business mix that is close to 50-50.Brent Simon, Variety, 14 Mar. 2024
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Its shares are flattered by a local listing and relatively closely linked shareholder base.Rochelle Toplensky, WSJ, 15 Aug. 2022
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Research has linked magnesium deficiency with numbness or tingling, especially in your extremities, and peripheral nerve injuries caused by inflammation.12 Magnesium helps regulate calcium levels in nerve cells, which is essential for regular nerve transmission.Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, RDN, Health, 23 Dec. 2024
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Whether looking unaided or using binoculars, look slightly to the side of it to appreciate its brightness with your more sensitive peripheral vision.Jamie Carter, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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If the installment route is chosen, their annual payments of around $27.5 million could go down to $17.3 million, if a 37% federal marginal rate is applied.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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When Sony revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro a few months ago, some wondered just how many people would be willing to spend $700 for a marginal upgrade to the already quite powerful graphical performance of the PS5.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Bounding.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounding. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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