bounce
verb (used without object)
to spring back from a surface in a lively manner.
have bounced
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present perfectof bounce.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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For some women, who are more likely to be iron deficient, supplements can help, but they should only be taken over a short period of time until levels have bounced back.
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2026
Shares of Constellation Brands have bounced this year, amid hopes that beer drinking will pick back up.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 9, 2026
That selling disproportionately impacted smaller stocks, which helps to explain why they have bounced back so strongly this year.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 21, 2026
Eddie Howe's men have bounced back from defeat to Barcelona in their opening game with two victories, including a 4-0 thrashing of Union Saint-Gilloise three weeks ago.
From Barron's ● Oct. 21, 2025
The ball sailed through the hoop, but Jonah had the feeling that it could just as easily have bounced off.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
