bounce 1 of 2

verb

ˈbau̇n(t)s How to pronounce bounce (audio)
Definition of bouncenext
1
as in to out
to drive or force out the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy

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2
as in to rebound
to strike and fly off at an angle most of my shots bounce off the rim of the basket

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3
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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4
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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5
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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bounce

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noun

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
Verb
When an account doesn’t have enough money, the check bounces. — Jay L. Zagorsky, The Conversation, 24 July 2026 And that’s the answer, just because of the history, the way the booth would bounce, the way the beers would fly out of the upper deck. — Tyler Kepner, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Noun
At lunchtime, Bosnian and English bounce between the tables while delicious aromas waft in from the kitchen. — Timothy Depeugh, Southern Living, 25 July 2026 The downsides are the higher cost, a heavier weight and a less sprightly bounce. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for bounce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
  1. out
  2. rebound
  3. sack
  4. suggest
  5. hop
  6. energy
  7. chase
  8. dismiss
Verb
  • Here’s what to know How will an out-of-network status for UHealth affect patients?
    — Michelle Marchante July 22, Miami Herald, 22 July 2026
  • The law had forced her to use gender-neutral bathrooms at school, effectively outing her.
    — Jo Yurcaba, NBC news, 18 July 2026
Definition of out
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  • Pan believes San Francisco is rebounding from its post-pandemic downturn, driven by AI growth.
    — Russell Flannery, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • The Yankees rebounded from a pair of consecutive extra-inning losses against the White Sox on Chicago's South Side and have won six of nine overall.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 31 July 2026
Definition of rebound
Verb
  • The real one is back with the Hightowers in Tumbleton, which Ormund has sacked and occupied.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • That all powered Bryce Young — who was sacked only 27 times — to a career year as a passer and paved the way for a 1,000-yard rusher in Rico Dowdle (who has since moved on in free agency).
    — Alex Zietlow July 23, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026
Definition of sack
Verb
  • Organizers suggest that attendees who drive to the event park underneath the Highway 50 overpass at Eighth Street and W Street, where there will be a free shuttle available to take guests straight to the church.
    — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Former Broward County Commissioner Dale Holness suggested that Wasserman Schultz should have run in the 22nd Congressional District.
    — Joan Murray, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • If your Mediterranean travel dreams mean hopping between postcard-perfect ports aboard a private yacht—without sacrificing luxury hotel comforts—Emerald Sakara just may be your answer.
    — Stephanie Orma, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Besides one stunt where Newton’s character had to hop off a 35-foot cliff into a shallow pool of water, all the actors were game to do their own stunts — safely, of course.
    — Matt Minton, Variety, 31 July 2026
Definition of hop
Noun
  • These include rising bond yields, recent hawkish speeches, three July dissents from Fed policymakers and energy pricing remaining generally elevated.
    — Simon Moore, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Over the first half of the year, the British energy major saw its profits balloon 70% compared with the year before.
    — Salma Arafa, CNN Money, 30 July 2026
Definition of energy
Verb
  • Griffin Conine and Heriberto Hernandez worked walks to open the frame before Marsee chased Senga with a two-run double to right.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Rather than chasing polished luxury or fleeting travel trends, the inn leans into the village of Woods Hole’s creative, scientific, and maritime character.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026
Definition of chase
Verb
  • China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case.
    — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026
  • Beth Arbuckle and Wells Fargo agreed to dismiss the December 2024 case filed in federal court for the Western District of North Carolina, according to a joint stipulation filed Friday.
    — Chase Jordan July 30, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
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