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as in ejected
to drive or force out
the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy
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as in dismissed
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 suggested
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 hopped
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 bounced
The two-time defending Super Bowl champions bounced a 31-yard field goal off the upright and through the goal posts as time expired Sunday to clinch their ninth consecutive AFC West title.
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Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The ball bounced past Iglesias for an error and both runners were safe.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Despite finishing lower in September, XLE bounced 5% from its monthly low.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
With the dawn of his 22nd NBA training camp a day away, James bounced with energy.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Bliss, the season's oldest competitor, was ecstatic and bounced with joy.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Taylor’s first punt was an into-the-wind missile that gave Rams returner Xavier Smith no shot at a return and ultimately bounced sideways and out of bounds at the 8.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
The ball bounced past Iglesias for an error and both runners were safe.
—Bill Plaschke, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2024
Despite finishing lower in September, XLE bounced 5% from its monthly low.
—Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2024
With the dawn of his 22nd NBA training camp a day away, James bounced with energy.
—Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2024
Bliss, the season's oldest competitor, was ecstatic and bounced with joy.
—Raechal Shewfelt, EW.com, 1 Oct. 2024
Taylor’s first punt was an into-the-wind missile that gave Rams returner Xavier Smith no shot at a return and ultimately bounced sideways and out of bounds at the 8.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 29 Sep. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounced
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Simmons was ejected from the game for targeting while Becht left the field to receive medical attention.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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On Friday, Harris-Dawson had a number of audience members ejected from the room.David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 7 Dec. 2024
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After nearly two years of legal wrangling, charges against Perry were dismissed by the state’s highest court.Andy Rose, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The case against the man was eventually dismissed, and the lawsuit was settled for $7,500.Shayla Colon, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Wolfe suggested his client could benefit from being on a team in a smaller market.Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 11 Dec. 2024
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Inflation was not demand driven, as some economists have suggested.Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the ’60s was known for its backcombed bouffants and brushed back bobs, about midway through the decade, Brigitte Bardot brought pigtails into the beauty zeitgeist.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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While the ’60s was known for its backcombed bouffants and brushed back bobs, about midway through the decade, Brigitte Bardot brought pigtails into the beauty zeitgeist.Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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This will be removed after the tournament for the beginning of the new club season in Switzerland.Asif Burhan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Underhill has been removed from the story in A Complete Unknown.Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
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And in October, the Biden administration proposed a new rule that would require private insurance plans to cover over-the-counter contraception without a prescription at no cost.Deidre McPhillips, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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To address those concerns, Kroger and Albertsons proposed selling 579 of their stores to another company, C&S Wholesale Grocers, including 63 stores in California, mainly in Southern California.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Later in the first quarter, a Love pass that bounded high off his target’s shoulder pads was a meaty interception opportunity.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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Later in the first quarter, a Love pass that bounded high off his target’s shoulder pads was a meaty interception opportunity.Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 29 Nov. 2024
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The turbos were banished and the cylinder count grew by 50 percent, as Ferrari’s range-topper gained a V-12 for the first time.Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
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The pet camera shows Dotty first sitting on her cot, with her head plopped down in disbelief that she'd been banished.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Bounced.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounced. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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