ricochet
noun
the motion of an object or a projectile in rebounding or deflecting from a surface one or more times as a result of a glancing blow.
ricocheted
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past participleof ricochet.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof ricochet.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
ricochetnounthe motion of an object or a projectile in rebounding or deflecting from a surface one or more times as a result of a glancing blow.
Example Sentences
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But then he appeared to backtrack after his critique made headlines and ricocheted around social media.
From Salon ● Sep. 15, 2026
As the scramble has played out, rumors and fearmongering have ricocheted across Wall Street.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 20, 2026
The Monroe appearance then ricocheted across the internet with the kind of viral intensity traditional late-night television has not generated in years.
From Salon ● May 27, 2026
Klein took the loss after he took over for the Dodgers in the sixth and immediately gave up a double to Hunter Goodman before Ezequiel Tovar’s grounder ricocheted off Klein’s left foot and right knee.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 18, 2026
The spell hit the skrewts armor again and ricocheted off; Harry staggered back a few paces and fell over.
From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling
