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as in flexible
able to revert to original size and shape after being stretched, squeezed, or twisted
bouncy seat cushions
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as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
unsurprisingly, the bouncy talk show hostess was a cheerleader in high school
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Recent Examples of bouncy
The cushions will stay bouncy thanks to sinuous springs that prevent sagging over time.
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
When the pressure is reduced, the gas expands inside the foam to create bubbles or cells that give the foam its lighter, bouncier properties.
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Kieran Alger,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2026
The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space.
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Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
As well as Carrick, step forward Liam Rosenior (Chelsea), David Moyes (Everton), Unai Emery (Aston Villa) and Gary O’Neil (Bournemouth) as the bounciest of new managers since the start of the 2021-22 season.
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Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Christina Shepherd McGuire,
PEOPLE,
10 May 2026
When the pressure is reduced, the gas expands inside the foam to create bubbles or cells that give the foam its lighter, bouncier properties.
—
Kieran Alger,
Wired News,
23 Apr. 2026
The cushions are bouncy and covered in a fade-resistant material, and when not in use, the chair folds to save space.
—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
As well as Carrick, step forward Liam Rosenior (Chelsea), David Moyes (Everton), Unai Emery (Aston Villa) and Gary O’Neil (Bournemouth) as the bounciest of new managers since the start of the 2021-22 season.
—
Daniel Taylor,
New York Times,
19 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bouncy
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Most importantly, organizations need to stay flexible themselves.
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The four-piece set includes two semi-transparent and two transparent shades made from a lightweight, flexible mesh material that utilizes static energy to cling to windows without the need for adhesives or suction cups.
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Part of Black history is innovation in the face of oppression and a determination to create safe, inclusive, and joyful spaces for ourselves and for everyone.
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Would society trend toward debilitating mass unemployment or the joyful end of work?
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Like many of Levi’s best-selling styles, they’re made from 100-percent cotton and have a non-stretch fit.
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The halter dress was crafted with stretch silk with a sleek column silhouette complemented by a halter neckline and an open back.
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The country’s massive celebrations have made international headlines, with videos of exuberant fans rocking cars and even buses going viral.
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Across the Bay Area, plenty of events are planned to accommodate the swarms of exuberant fans gathering to experience the hype, even without any game tickets.
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The strips are piled high in plastic bins, sprawled over tables and fed underneath bobbing needles.
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Furthermore, the National Onion Association advises against storing onions with potatoes (onions emit ethylene gas, which will cause potatoes to ripen) or other produce that releases moisture and storing them in plastic bags.
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Paired with bubbly disco grooves and chant-along choruses, the band became gay icons overnight.
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While Minetree delivers a charming performance, capturing Elle's bubbly optimism and mannerisms, the show largely fails to add meaningful depth and truly enrich one of pop culture's most enduring heroines.
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The river has pushed away even the most resilient, leaving behind 22 people who live in Kaskaskia, according to the census.
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The nation that leads in secure artificial intelligence, trusted cloud computing, resilient critical infrastructure, quantum technologies and digital innovation will define much of the twenty-first century economy.
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Powering oil operations with wind turbine A tension-leg platform (TLP) is a buoyant, floating structure moored to the seafloor by taut, vertical steel cables.
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Wilde thrills at the prospect of movement, setting a pace to match her buoyant mood.
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“Bouncy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bouncy. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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