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Recent Examples of ricochet
That was the headline that ricocheted across newsrooms, markets, and the desks of civil rights groups earlier this summer, sparking alarm and urgent calls to action.
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Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Joan Silber is a contemporary genius at creating artful stories of a multitude of characters who ricochet in cunning ways, crossing generations and continents.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
The next batter, Matt Chapman, hit an RBI single off Colin Rea and another run scored when Tucker’s throw from right field doinked off Chapman’s helmet to ricochet past the plate.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The fact that Maggie is Black, and rich, is a secondary powder keg that will blow up later in the story, when the firings start, the litany of cancellations pile up, and recriminations ricochet through the building.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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Richard Fowler, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Joan Silber is a contemporary genius at creating artful stories of a multitude of characters who ricochet in cunning ways, crossing generations and continents.
—Jane Ciabattari
september 2, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2025
The next batter, Matt Chapman, hit an RBI single off Colin Rea and another run scored when Tucker’s throw from right field doinked off Chapman’s helmet to ricochet past the plate.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2025
The fact that Maggie is Black, and rich, is a secondary powder keg that will blow up later in the story, when the firings start, the litany of cancellations pile up, and recriminations ricochet through the building.
—Damon Wise, Deadline, 29 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ricochet
Verb
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Despite bouncing between Triple-A Omaha and the majors, Bowlan has consistently put together scoreless innings.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Sep. 2025
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The legal battle over foreign aid has been long and complicated, bouncing to the Supreme Court and back over the last six months.—
Justin Jouvenal The Washington Post,
Arkansas Online,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Chinese markets rebounded following three days of decline.—
Stan Choe,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Sep. 2025
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While the area was affected by hurricanes in 2024, the town has rebounded and is ready to welcome visitors.—
Lisa Cericola,
Southern Living,
5 Sep. 2025
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“Ricochet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ricochet. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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