bounce 1 of 2

verb

ˈbau̇n(t)s How to pronounce bounce (audio)
Definition of bouncenext
1
as in to out
to drive or force out the bar doesn't hesitate to bounce customers for getting rowdy

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2
as in to rebound
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 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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4
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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5
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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bounce

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noun

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
Verb
And bouncing between specialists isn’t unique to menopause in women’s health. — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2026 Being part of a tank crew means being exposed to high levels of noise and vibration in a huge machine that's constantly bouncing you about like a pea in a tin. — New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Noun
The talent advantage is so small that a few bounces either way can lead to a wildly different outcome. — Ian Miller Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026 After an opening medley that spans New Orleans jazz and bounce, the record’s signposts grow increasingly fuzzy. — Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 9 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bounce
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bounce
  1. out
  2. rebound
  3. sack
  4. suggest
  5. hop
  6. energy
  7. chase
  8. dismiss
Verb
  • Bunnie Xo’s post-divorce fun is raising eyebrows after a cozy Waffle House outing with 24-year-old reality star Dylan Wolf sent fans into a frenzy over their age gap.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian stepped out for a very rare family outing with their two daughters.
    — Juliana Ukiomogbe, InStyle, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of out
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  • In each of the past two years, the team rebounded from blah starts to solid finishes, bowl victories and nine wins; but this is the fourth straight season the team is left to salvage seasons to qualify for second and third-class bowl games.
    — Mac Engel October 14, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Highs look to rebound into the upper 60s and near 70, with morning lows in the 40s.
    — Mike Augustyniak, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of rebound
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  • After Miami scored in the second OT period, Omar Thornton sacked Daniels on first down, forced an incompletion on second down, got FSU to commit a false start and forced another incompletion to set up fourth and 21.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 18 Oct. 2026
  • He was sacked five times as Texas lost consecutive regular-season games for the first time since 2021.
    — Mark Long, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026
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  • Data from the Israel Defense Forces as of May 2025 suggested a Palestinian civilian death rate of 83%.
    — Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • O’Rourke and double bassist Johan Berthling shape a steady drone, while Ishibashi’s piano runs suggest time-lapse footage of ice crystals forming, ordinary little bits cohering into objects of wonder.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of suggest
Verb
  • Former Georgia Bulldogs superstar and NFL All-Pro running back Todd Gurley hopped aboard Air Force One with Trump on Friday as the president headed to Dalton for a campaign rally ahead of November's midterm elections.
    — Jon Root OutKick, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2026
  • For starters, small robots that can hop over debris and paddle through water using the same limbs are useful in inspections and search-and-rescue operations in debris-heavy sites.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of hop
Noun
  • But fear not, Lisa will be channeling that energy into her art.
    — Tom Smyth, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2026
  • It was deemed Biden’s signature climate law, providing hundreds of billions of dollars for tax credits and programs to bolster the clean energy sector (much of that funding was repealed by the 2025 One Big Beautiful Bill Act).
    — Maydeen Merino, The Washington Examiner, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of energy
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  • Businesses that rediscover its values will gain what their velocity-chasing competitors cannot buy, borrow, or automate.
    — Matt Alt, Fortune, 18 Oct. 2026
  • The settlers hurled stones with slings and set the groves on fire, chasing a group of journalists about 80 yards from the scene.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of chase
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  • The stance has seen Newsom, who warns the passage of Prop 40 could see an exodus of the super rich from California, mocked and dismissed by fellow Democrats.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 14 Oct. 2026
  • The complaint was ultimately dismissed, and Iowa's Republican leaders celebrated the ruling.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 14 Oct. 2026
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“Bounce.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounce. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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