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Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for 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) Past tense for 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.”
Past tense for to move quickly and abruptly, especially up and down
Past tense for to move (a baby or young child) up and down in a playful or affectionate way
Past tense for to go or move in an exaggeratedly impatient or angry manner
Past tense for to protrude or extend outwardly
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