bounces

verb

Definition of bouncesnext
present tense third-person singular of bounce
1
as in chases
to drive or force out the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy

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2
as in rebounds
to strike and fly off at an angle most of my shots bounce off the rim of the basket

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3
as in removes
to let go from office, service, or employment I'll bounce you if I catch you talking that way again

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4
as in suggests
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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5
as in hops
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 Synonyms for bounces
  1. removes
  2. suggests
  3. proposes
  4. hits
  5. poses
  6. releases
Verb
  • The neurosurgeon removes the tumor.
    Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Unfortunately, the process also removes some flavor elements.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of removes
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  • The discovery that these ancient genes can drive pluripotency in mice suggests that the genetic foundation for multicellularity was laid long before animals emerged.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of suggests
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  • This is why the HEA proposes to establish a community worker coordinating council, tasked with increasing the use of community health workers to improve the cultural competence of service delivery.
    Dolores Alvarado, The Mercury News, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The plan proposes measuring student success over time rather than one annual standardized test.
    Kevin Bessler | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Dec. 2024
Definition of proposes
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  • Nick Mitchell was the Jays’ fourth-round pick in 2024, a corner outfielder who doesn’t chase much and hits fastballs well, but so far hasn’t shown enough power to profile as a regular in a corner.
    Keith Law, The Athletic, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Kablam, the mug hits the floor in the scene and shatters into a zillion pieces.
    Lance Eliot, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of hits
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  • Known for offering performance at competitive price points, AMD poses a credible threat to NVIDIA.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Known for offering performance at competitive price points, AMD poses a credible threat to NVIDIA.
    Emil Sayegh, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of poses
Verb
  • Some scientists are convinced that SAI, which releases tiny particles into part of the upper atmosphere, would work to cool the planet because of observations made after volcanic eruptions.
    Lara Williams, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Both companies are moving aggressively to capture market share before Apple releases its own AI features.
    Britney Nguyen, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of releases
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