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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
Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Sinner stopped bouncing the tennis ball and took a few steps back.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 13 July 2025
Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 9 July 2025
This year, a DJ played New Orleans bounce music as well as classics while guests moved in and out of the space before panels and presentations.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
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Verb
Pittsburgh bounced early, and Wilson was back on the free agency market, looking for a new team.
—Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
Sinner stopped bouncing the tennis ball and took a few steps back.
—Greg Rosenstein, NBC news, 13 July 2025
Noun
After enduring another sharp decline, all prior bounce attempts again stalled below a new downtrend line drawn from the July 2024 high.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 9 July 2025
This year, a DJ played New Orleans bounce music as well as classics while guests moved in and out of the space before panels and presentations.
—Essence, 8 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
Verb
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Among the line-up for this year’s speakers is also director-producer duo Ben Wheatley and Andy Starke (Kill List, Bulk, Sightseers) as well as Andrea Arnold, best known for her 2024 Cannes outing Bird.—
Lily Ford,
HollywoodReporter,
18 July 2025
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In March, 2008, the Post published a front-page story on Eliot Spitzer, then the governor of New York, who—after cracking down on prostitution rings while serving as the state’s attorney general, from 1999 to 2006—was outed as having patronized an escort service.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 July 2025
Verb
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From reviewing each poll in the last six months, a pattern emerges among conservative voters in which support for the president declines then rebounds to its base level.—
Kate Plummer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 July 2025
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However, oil and gas stocks rebounded sharply from their lows after Trump’s tariff announcement, with the Stoxx 600 Oil & Gas index now above its April 1 level.—
Matt Ward-Perkins,
CNBC,
14 July 2025
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This is the first time a studio has put tickets for sale this early in advance, but considering Nolan has a loyal army of fans large enough to sack a city, there certainly won’t be any shortage of uptake.—
Benny Har-Even,
Forbes.com,
16 July 2025
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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen backed former boss Christian Horner before he got sacked by the higher-ups at the racing team.—
Nelson Espinal,
MSNBC Newsweek,
15 July 2025
Verb
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On the other hand, vague explanations or rigid policies may suggest pay inequities, poor planning, or a top-down management structure.—
Kate Wieczorek,
Forbes.com,
29 July 2025
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His history of theatrics and unmet deadlines suggests that those odds may be overstated.—
Franklin Foer,
The Atlantic,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Open seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Matcha Latte: Tunnel City Coffee is always hopping – but there’s usually space to sit down and enjoy that matcha latte or a coffee frappe.—
Jeanne O'Brien Coffey,
Forbes.com,
31 July 2025
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Even celebrities have been eager to hop on the trend, with stars like Mariah Carey and Jeff Goldblum parodying the ad.—
Anna Kaufman,
USA Today,
31 July 2025
Noun
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Nuclear energy is a form of energy released from the nucleus of an atom.—
Karoline Leonard,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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In today’s digital world, our increasing dependence on connected infrastructure — spanning energy, healthcare, finance, education, and government — has exposed critical sectors of the economy to cyber threats.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
29 July 2025
Verb
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The song is a tribute to musical nomads who chase the impulses of a song around the globe.—
Jessica Nicholson,
Billboard,
14 July 2025
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Again, don’t run: Bears will chase you, just like a dog would.—
Mike Stunson
July 14,
Kansas City Star,
14 July 2025
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The felony charges were dismissed with prejudice, meaning they can't be refiled.—
Quinlan Bentley,
The Courier-Journal,
25 July 2025
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In previous cycles, price booms were often dismissed as driven by hype, memes, and momentum.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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“Bounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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