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  • present participle of bounce.
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bouncing

[boun-sing] / ˈbaʊn sɪŋ /








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With runners on the corners, Waldschmidt hit a bouncing comebacker that Dreyer snagged and threw to second before Edman quickly threw to Freddie Freeman to end the game.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 9, 2026

The effect is similar to sound bouncing off a wall and producing an echo.

From Science Daily Aug. 3, 2026

"There's no time for that. Glasgow on the weekend, mate, it's bouncing," the Scot said with a slight croak in his voice.

From BBC Aug. 2, 2026

Evan Barker grew up lower-middle-class in Missouri, bouncing between her divorced mom and dad.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

I start bouncing in the booth and squealing until Emma hushes me so she can hear.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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