bounce around
verb
bounced around; bouncing around; bounces around
informal
: to talk about (something, such as an idea) in an informal way in order to get different opinions about it
We were bouncing some ideas around for the design of the book's cover.
They bounced around some plot ideas for a new play.
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But rather than stick around Earth to become a co-hero with Clark, bounces around red sun planets getting trashed by herself.
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Before the new home, the family bounced around from place to place, most recently at Grandma’s house in Hobart.
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Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
In an era of mid- and low-defensive blocks, perhaps the congested penalty area means the ball is more likely to bounce around as bodies scramble to clear the danger.
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Mark Carey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Its baton-style body fits comfortably in the hand, and features a three-axis gimbal, brushless motors, and gyros to keep the camera steady and level, even as your hand bounces around.
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Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
27 June 2026
Before the new home, the family bounced around from place to place, most recently at Grandma’s house in Hobart.
—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
27 June 2026
In an era of mid- and low-defensive blocks, perhaps the congested penalty area means the ball is more likely to bounce around as bodies scramble to clear the danger.
—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
24 June 2026
Its baton-style body fits comfortably in the hand, and features a three-axis gimbal, brushless motors, and gyros to keep the camera steady and level, even as your hand bounces around.
—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
23 June 2026
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“Bounce around.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bounce%20around. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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