bounce
verb (used without object)
to spring back from a surface in a lively manner.
has bounced
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present perfectof bounce (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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The West End has bounced back from the pandemic far stronger than Broadway, taking the lead in total admissions and luring more American theatergoers and producers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
The proportion of foreign-born players in World Cup teams has bounced up and down over the decades, until recently.
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Originally listed for $32 million in July 2023, the 13,000-square-foot home with a plethora of luxurious amenities has bounced on and off the market ever since, each time with a significant price reduction.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 3, 2026
This year, however, Scott has bounced back admirably.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 1, 2026
The dog doo has bounced all the way across the room and Joanie jumps over it lightly as she beats a hasty retreat.
From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini
