lunged

VERB

pounce, dive for

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bound leap lurch poke stab thrust

STRONG

burst charge cut dash drive hit jab jump pitch plunge push strike surge

WEAK

fall upon set upon

Antonyms

STRONG

discourage dissuade lose repress

WEAK

retreat

Example Sentences

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His solicitor Iain Gould, who specialises in police misconduct cases, said Moses started counting to 10 which "provoked" Butler, who then "lunged towards" him - something Nottinghamshire Police has denied.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

He adopted the classic squat, lunged forward and smashed into a substantial belly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 19, 2025

On cue, the three racers lunged for their congratulatory champagne, shook the bottles and doused each other in bubbly.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2025

Moose lunged and Lowe called out for help.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

I leaped to my feet and lunged across the room, just in time to catch a glimpse of him descending the fire escape.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros