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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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In the thee years since Rodgers left, Leicester have had seven managers, with sources questioning the decision-making as the Foxes have lurched from style to style with no identity.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 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

United have lurched from one crisis to another since the legendary Ferguson retired after winning their most recent English title in 2013.

From Barron's • Jan. 6, 2026

With a worrisome rattle, the taxi lurched forward, nearly crashing into a boat stacked high with papayas.

From "A Wish in the Dark" by Christina Soontornvat