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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

The dog, who had been calm up until that point, excitedly lunged for her dessert.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 23, 2025

He lunged, grabbed the ball by his fingertips, then tucked it away as he’ fell to the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 1, 2025

The two dogs he’d brought with him from the city lunged and snapped at the TV star cowering behind the bars of his cage.

From "Dog Squad" by Chris Grabenstein