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lurched

VERB

move toward with jerk

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bumble careen falter flounder heave jerk lean reel seesaw stagger stumble sway teeter tilt totter wallow wobble

STRONG

blunder dodge duck list pitch rock roll slide slip swing toss weave yaw

WEAK

move to the side

Antonyms

STRONGEST

stay steady straighten

STRONG

correct face meet stabilize

WEAK

retreat

Example Sentences

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Ever since the Covid pandemic exposed the fragility of global supply chains, the shipping industry has lurched from one market-disrupting event to another.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

This supports the notion that, as the market suddenly lurched higher, investors decided to give chase.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

As the war lurched from one disaster to the next, Tojo’s political enemies aligned against him.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Chelsea have lurched from negative to positive throughout this campaign, playing well against bigger teams but often not as well against so-called lesser opposition.

From BBC • Nov. 5, 2025

Another loud noise exploded as Jonathan lurched sideways.

From "Earthquake Terror" by Peg Kehret