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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Shortly after Lowry lunged towards the fan on the 10th tee, one of these reminders was booed by the American fans around the 11th green.

From BBC • Sep. 27, 2025

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

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 19, 2025

We’ll get to whether Padilla lunged or not and just how dangerous a lunge really is.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 13, 2025

Moose lunged and Lowe called out for help.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2025

A few of the men lunged toward him.

From "I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912" by Lauren Tarshis