as in bounces
to strike and fly off at an angle
the ball ricocheted off the fielder's glove and went over the fence for a home run
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Recent Examples of ricochets
This superfine powder shines bright (yes, like a diamond) and wraps skin in a 3D, light-catching veil that practically ricochets off every surface.
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Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Nov. 2025
At the center of it all is the consumer who will be out there on the other side of the phone as the show ricochets around the internet.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Lily Wohlner, Allure, 22 Nov. 2025
At the center of it all is the consumer who will be out there on the other side of the phone as the show ricochets around the internet.
—Evan Clark, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ricochets
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Lock pores over concepts and opposing defenses with Darnold every morning and bounces reminders off him.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
5 Feb. 2026
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Under the current National Football League rules, a doink that bounces outside the posts is worth nothing.—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
3 Feb. 2026
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Gueye had 10 points and seven rebounds off the bench for the Hawks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Additionally, Flagg is the only player who sits in the top 10 in clutch points (73), rebounds (29) and assists (13).—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Ricochets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ricochets. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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