bounces

present tense third-person singular of bounce
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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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Verb
  • This exfoliating treatment basically removes all of the grime blocking your armpit hairs, allowing for an easier grow-out process and, therefore, minimal ingrown hairs.
    Sarah Madaus, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Using a banana peel to wipe leaves not only removes dust, but the oils in the peel also lend a bit of polish to leaves, giving them a bit of extra shine.
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  • Having a rounder body might put you at a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease, a new study suggests.
    Elizabeth Yuko, Health, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The report suggests the unit was reassigned to fend off Ukraine’s invasion of the Russian border regions and may be replaced with less capable Russian servicemen.
    Saskya Vandoorne, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • Proposition 135 proposes an amendment to the Arizona Constitution that gives the Legislature more authority to determine the length of a state of emergency and new power to shape what a governor can do during that time.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Swept up in wedding fever, Gordon abruptly proposes to Ashley on the dance floor.
    Mark Peikert, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2024
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  • After that, the studio released the stop-motion hits ParaNorman, The Boxtrolls, Kubo and The Two Strings and Missing Link.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • If Israel hits Iran’s oil industry, supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz could become of concern, other analysts echoed.
    Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2024
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  • But now the next wave of disruptive technology, generative AI, poses a wholly new kind of threat to creators and rights holders alike.
    David Pakman, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • This cynicism poses a serious risk to future disaster responses, as fewer people may step forward to help when it’s needed most.
    Lars Daniel, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Verb
  • The ingredient releases gradually overnight to restore elasticity, even out the skin tone, and minimize the appearance of wrinkles without irritating the skin.
    Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • In addition to these core expressions, Johnnie Walker releases limited-edition bottlings and innovations, such as the Johnnie Walker High Rye.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Bounces.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bounces. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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