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To rebound or ricochet off something
“Snapper threw his stone and watched it bounce off the wall, leaving a small white mark at the impact site.”
To jump repeatedly up and down, typically on something springy
“You can take a ride on the rollercoaster, or you can just take it easy and bounce around in the bouncy castle.”
To walk or cavort with a spring in one's step
“I run and bounce excitedly through my tunnel of teammates in a moment that I feel is truly beautiful.”
To move or travel with much jolting
“As they warm up, the air molecules inside the balloon will begin to bounce around inside the balloon with increasing velocity.”
To discharge from a job or position
“Marston, who first gained fame when President Carter decided to bounce him from his post as U.S. attorney in Philadelphia, was back in the headlines last week.”
To expel or send away, especially permanently
“And out in the corridor, a couple of cops stood around, ready to bounce the drunks and the moochers.”
To put forward for consideration
“A conference call or round table would provide an opportunity to bounce a few ideas off everyone or open it up for general discussion.”
(British, informal) To pressurize (someone) into doing something
“Whether Felipe himself saw things the same way, we cannot know, but clearly Garcia Marquez was hoping to bounce him into supporting his long-term strategy.”
To move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way
To go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner
To protrude or extend outwardly
A rebound or ricochet of an object off a surface
“She would completely misjudge the bounce of the ball, swinging at it haphazardly and wildly.”
The degree to which a material or substance can stretch or bend
“This reduces the amount of bounce in the back tire, providing a smoother, more efficient all-around ride.”
The state or characteristic of being full of life, exuberance or energy
“But there was no bounce and cheerfulness in her voice like there used to be.”
The act of ordering or forcing someone to leave a position or role
A quick movement, especially up and down
An abrupt rough or violent movement
A leaping movement towards or over something
The action of forcing someone to leave a place or organization
The speed at which a passage of music is or should be played
Forcible eviction
An increase in quantity, size, or degree
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