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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
Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Working from a story about a rag-tag crew of makeshift pirates bouncing between solar systems, searching for home and adventure at once, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford’s fantasy series can seemingly go anywhere and do anything.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
After a brief post-IPO bounce, Amer Sports shares slid to a low of $10.48 in August.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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Find it on Amazon These Peel and Stick Tiles Can Create a Mirror Wall
Mirrors are a great decor piece to bounce the light and give the illusion of more space.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 4 Dec. 2024
Working from a story about a rag-tag crew of makeshift pirates bouncing between solar systems, searching for home and adventure at once, Jon Watts and Christopher Ford’s fantasy series can seemingly go anywhere and do anything.
—Ben Travers, IndieWire, 2 Dec. 2024
Noun
As United plummeted downwards with a big contract burning up cash, City won two Premier League's on the bounce.
—Zak Garner-Purkis, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2024
After a brief post-IPO bounce, Amer Sports shares slid to a low of $10.48 in August.
—Brendan Coffey, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
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Egerton’s New York City outing with Bennet precedes the release of his latest movie: Carry-On, debuting on Netflix on Dec. 13.Jack Smart, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
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Things take a twist when her partner, also an agent, gets outed by Russian intelligence and vanishes mysteriously.Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 5 Dec. 2024
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The down kept its shape well and rebounded quickly, even after being packed away for long periods.Will Porter, Travel + Leisure, 16 Dec. 2024
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Both indexes had rebounded strongly last week after initially falling following the martial law flip-flop and failed first impeachment vote.Lim Hui Jie,Dylan Butts, CNBC, 16 Dec. 2024
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In March, the FBI raided the facility, leading the agency to sack its current warden after less than three months on the job.Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
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Williams drove the Bears into Lions territory in a bid to set up a field goal which would’ve sent the game to overtime, but the 2024 No. 1 overall pick was sacked on second-and-20 from the 35-yard line.Ben Morse, CNN, 29 Nov. 2024
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Despite bold assertions from some suggesting AI/ML could completely replace engineers and SREs, the reality remains different.Tom Wilkie, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Although the threat of nuclear war has declined since the Cold War, growing geopolitical tensions have caused analysts to suggest the risk is once again on the rise.Dan Perry, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024
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The shooter, who was wearing a mask, fled the scene on foot and later hopped on a bicycle into Central Park.Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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The suspect then fled on foot to a back alley and then hopped on a bicycle in the direction of Central Park.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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At a later meeting, Roland Lescure, the industry and energy minister, raised his hand.Lauren Collins, The New Yorker, 7 Dec. 2024
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If no Democrat comes to Trump’s aid on the things that matter most to him — a safe assumption — then the president cannot afford to lose four votes on executive branch and judicial nominees, or on the reconciliation packages that will address the border, taxes, spending, and energy.Matthew Continetti, National Review, 7 Dec. 2024
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According to a preliminary investigation, a group of hunters chased a bear into a tree, and as the group retreated from the bottom of the tree, one hunter shot the bear.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
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Travelers have long chased eclipses and meteor showers but the night sky is now becoming central to wellness retreats.Julia Eskins, Vogue, 17 Dec. 2024
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The case was previously scheduled to go to trial in August 2025, but is now expected to be dismissed.Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 Dec. 2024
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The charges were later dismissed and Nifong was disbarred.Ben Brachfeld, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Bounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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