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as in healthy
enjoying health and vigor
a bouncing new baby in the family
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2
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
a bouncing dance routine that should be good for an aerobics class
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as in chasing
to drive or force out
the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy
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as in rebounding
to strike and fly off at an angle
most of my shots bounce off the rim of the basket
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as in removing
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 suggesting
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 hopping
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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Recent Examples of bouncing
Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
But all of that is inflected through another sensibility, one that was emerging, or reëmerging, in the mid-nineties: an almost folky softness; bouncing, hummable melodies; raw beauty for its own sake.
—Craig Morgan Teicher, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2022
My bush was big and bouncing, transcendent and absolutely outasight, baby.
—Michaela Angela Davis, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2022
There is no guarantee that 2022 will see a bouncing, high-figure transfer market.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
To the untrained eye, what looked like a regulation NBA basketball went bouncing, loose and unclaimed, across the AT&T Center paint late in the fourth quarter Friday.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Nov. 2021
If macaroni ’n’ cheese and guac had a bouncing, beautiful baby, this would be it.
—Serena Coady, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2021
Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
The ball wasn’t quite bouncing in his favour, until his goal against Arsenal.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The suit alleges the couple’s son was left alone in a bouncing chair and injured by an older child while no caregiver intervened.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Garrett is a fun and lively boy with a big personality who loves bouncing on the trampoline and playing outdoors.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Social media video shows the Airbus A321 touching down and bouncing on the runway – and then part of its gear appearing to roll off into the grass.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Puka Nacua was bouncing and gesturing and shouting that word during the on-field postgame interview.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Typically made from wool or rubber, the balls are placed in a dryer machine, absorbing heat while bouncing and rolling around.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Related Stories Today’s brands must establish longer-term relationships with suppliers—instead of bouncing from supplier to supplier to save pennies—to support decarbonization efforts in any significant way.
—Lewis Perkins, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
Adjective
The track, which also prominently features Anuel AA and Ñengo Flow, is filled with racy and at times ludicrous double entendres which create an intoxicating romp, driven in turn by a bouncing and infectious rhythm.
—Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
But all of that is inflected through another sensibility, one that was emerging, or reëmerging, in the mid-nineties: an almost folky softness; bouncing, hummable melodies; raw beauty for its own sake.
—Craig Morgan Teicher, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2022
My bush was big and bouncing, transcendent and absolutely outasight, baby.
—Michaela Angela Davis, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2022
There is no guarantee that 2022 will see a bouncing, high-figure transfer market.
—Henry Flynn, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2021
To the untrained eye, what looked like a regulation NBA basketball went bouncing, loose and unclaimed, across the AT&T Center paint late in the fourth quarter Friday.
—Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 27 Nov. 2021
If macaroni ’n’ cheese and guac had a bouncing, beautiful baby, this would be it.
—Serena Coady, Glamour, 19 Oct. 2021
Verb
The latter is one of the most covered songs of the 20th century, but that bouncing chorus of drums, along with Falco’s marblemouthed croon, utterly transforms the melody.
—Stephen M. Deusner, Pitchfork, 8 Feb. 2026
The ball wasn’t quite bouncing in his favour, until his goal against Arsenal.
—Carl Anka, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
The suit alleges the couple’s son was left alone in a bouncing chair and injured by an older child while no caregiver intervened.
—Maria Salette Ontiveros, Dallas Morning News, 24 Jan. 2026
Garrett is a fun and lively boy with a big personality who loves bouncing on the trampoline and playing outdoors.
—CBS News, 21 Jan. 2026
Social media video shows the Airbus A321 touching down and bouncing on the runway – and then part of its gear appearing to roll off into the grass.
—Zach Wichter, USA Today, 20 Jan. 2026
Puka Nacua was bouncing and gesturing and shouting that word during the on-field postgame interview.
—Senior Editor, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026
Typically made from wool or rubber, the balls are placed in a dryer machine, absorbing heat while bouncing and rolling around.
—Shagun Khare, The Spruce, 18 Jan. 2026
Related Stories Today’s brands must establish longer-term relationships with suppliers—instead of bouncing from supplier to supplier to save pennies—to support decarbonization efforts in any significant way.
—Lewis Perkins, Sourcing Journal, 8 Jan. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncing
Adjective
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Last Thursday, the league issued a $500,000 fine to the Utah Jazz and a $100,000 penalty to the Indiana Pacers for sitting healthy players, believing their apparent tanking actions compromised the league's competitive integrity.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
15 Feb. 2026
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Because in order to simply be safe during our sport, while expecting a certain level of performance, our bodies need to be healthy.—
Frederick Dreier,
Outside,
14 Feb. 2026
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Where there would once be huge lively crowds gathering in support of Hong Kong’s democracy figures, the mood was subdued and yet at the same time on edge.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Feb. 2026
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And lively neighborhoods like Myeongdong and Hongdae are hot spots for shopping, local street food, K-pop culture, and nightlife.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Feb. 2026
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Designed for sports, workouts, and outdoor activities, including extreme situations like chasing a departing plane, the glasses feature a smart camera, immersive audio, and built-in Meta AI for everyday performance.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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This all comes off as quite wholesome and healthy and refreshing to the large group of investors who spent the past three years bemoaning the increasing concentration of market value in a small cluster of AI-chasing tech platform giants.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
9 Feb. 2026
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Chinyelu’s jaw-dropping rebounding numbers and elite defense give him a strong case, as well.—
Jim Root,
New York Times,
14 Feb. 2026
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Stocks were rebounding to wrap up another volatile week that saw the S & P 500 still headed for losses over the past five trading days.—
Jeff Marks,
CNBC,
13 Feb. 2026
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Similarly, footage showing federal agents killing Alex Pretti revealed the ICU nurse was holding a phone in his right hand, and an officer removing a gun from his back waistband before the shooting.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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In an effort to save Cathy, doctors place leeches over her body in hopes of removing the bad blood.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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But in 2026, that dream may be out of reach, with recent studies suggesting that the average middle-class worker would need to save for 52 years to be classified as wealthy.—
Alexa Beck,
Fortune,
15 Feb. 2026
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Across all participants, body mass index stood out as one of the strongest drivers of oral microbial variation, suggesting the microbiome of the mouth may reflect a broader metabolic state.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
14 Feb. 2026
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This romantic time-hopping saga tells the century-shifting tales of soulmates Claire and Jaime who bounce across the space-time continuum from continent to continent in a series of increasingly complex genealogical encounters as their love intensifies.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
14 Feb. 2026
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The Step-Thru makes hopping on and off effortless, while the Step-Over offers a classic, sporty feel.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Last week, Spurs beat Borussia Dortmund 2-0 at home and all was well with the world.—
Jack Pitt-Brooke,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
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Oliver says often that the shoot was a really well execution of the script.—
Jazz Tangcay,
Variety,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Bouncing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncing. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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