lurched

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite lurched into correction territory on March 26, meaning it had fallen 10% below its recent high.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

In its history, the U.S. has lurched from one extreme to the other, but it manages to self-correct.

From Barron's • Jan. 22, 2026

They lurched from the brilliant to the baffling.

From BBC • Oct. 29, 2025

But he allowed himself to be pulled along as they lurched over the black crevice to the next floe, Hazel conscious of how clumsy she must look.

From "Breadcrumbs" by Anne Ursu