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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
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
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
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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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
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For years, a mysterious figure who goes by the handle Stern led the Trickbot ransomware gang and evaded identification—even as other members of the group were outed in leaks and unmasked.—
Andy Greenberg,
Wired News,
30 May 2025
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Eddie's real parentage is revealed, Maeve is outed, Kevin catches up with Rusby, Bella brokers her deal, and Alice attends an awkward Harrigan dinner.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
26 May 2025
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Yet, both stars have flourished as professionals, with Reese setting rebounding records as a rookie, while Clark has become one of the most versatile players in the entirety of the league.—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
28 May 2025
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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
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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
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The 166-year-old St. Francis College in New York City, has sacked a quarter of its staff.—
Jon Marcus,
NPR,
18 May 2025
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Though, in the past, Lee has made comments critical of past U.S. foreign policy and appeared to suggest South Korea’s strategic neutrality in the great power rivalry between Washington and Beijing, in this campaign Lee has reaffirmed his support behind the U.S.-South Korea alliance.—
Jong Eun Lee,
The Conversation,
29 May 2025
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But Jake Elman of Athlon Sports proposed one eye-catching trade that the Bronx Bombers might pull off, suggesting the Yankees negotiate for Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer.—
Peter Chawaga,
MSNBC Newsweek,
29 May 2025
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No one was exactly eager to hop back into the weight room, meeting room and practice field when the offseason program began that April.—
Matt Barrows,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Those with international tastes or curiosity can now hop aboard one of Connecticut’s rail lines and try that food within walking distance from select stations.—
Pamela McLoughlin,
Hartford Courant,
29 May 2025
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The crypto and blockchain sectors require tech-savvy developers, compliance officers, clean energy producers, lawyers, financial analysts, and marketing professionals.—
Jeremy Cooney,
New York Daily News,
30 May 2025
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The Sacramento Bee reached out to energy experts to find out the answer: Does setting my thermostat to 78 degrees actually save me money?—
Angela Rodriguez,
Sacbee.com,
30 May 2025
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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
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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
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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
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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 6 Jun. 2025.
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