bouncing
Americanadjective
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stout, strong, or vigorous.
a bouncing baby boy.
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exaggerated; big; hearty; noisy.
adjective
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Shares climbed 4.2% in premarket trading on Tuesday, bouncing back from an initial drop after the report.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
In simple terms, the system sends light back on itself, allowing it to build strength over time, much like light bouncing between two mirrors.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
Even a producer for the Dodo, an animal-centric media outlet, admitted to falling for the bouncing bunnies.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
After bouncing around co-working desks and borrowed space in other startups’ offices, John Zhao was ready to commit to his own space.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
When another inspection of the tack room didn’t reveal a secret box of gold, she left, horseshoes bouncing against her legs.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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