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

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 19, 2025

In the 11th minute and with a loose ball to contest, Toffees centre-back Tarkowski lunged in to clear his lines but caught Liverpool midfielder Alexis Mac Allister just below the knee with his studs.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2025

He lunged, grabbed the ball by his fingertips, then tucked it away as he’ fell to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

The 317-pound offensive lineman lunged at Shepherd and pinned him to the ground, knocking the Saints defensive lineman’s helmet off in the process.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 28, 2024

The woman loosed her grip slightly and Hazel lunged for the nearest thing—which turned out to be the arm strap of her backpack.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu