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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SpaceX shares were bouncing on Tuesday, surging as much as 8% on an intraday basis.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 21, 2026
Demand for new space is now bouncing back.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
Without air molecules to slow them down, methane molecules move freely under the influence of gravity, bouncing across the surface as sunlight energizes them and colder temperatures reduce their speed.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 13, 2026
Big tackle when the ball was bouncing around the penalty area.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Brightbill squinted at the oncoming storm and said, “Ma, why is the rain bouncing off the ground?”
From "The Wild Robot Escapes" by Peter Brown
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