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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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lurched

As he began his bid to win two majors in the same season for the first time since 2014, McIlroy lurched from the sublime off the tee to the ridiculous on the green.

From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026

Wembanyama lurched forward, toppled and slammed the right side of his face on the floor.

From Los Angeles Times ● 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

My heart lurched with affection as he leaned in to kiss me.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama