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pounce

[pouns] / paʊns /
NOUN
leap; sudden swoop
Synonyms
STRONGEST
leap
STRONG
ambush attack bound dart dash dive drop jump snatch spring strike surge swoop
VERB
leap at; take by surprise
Synonyms
STRONG
ambush attack bound dart dash dive drop jump snatch spring strike surge swoop
WEAK
fall upon take unawares
Antonyms
STRONG
aid ascend

Example Sentences

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The strategy is something Lemssouguer hopes will help Arini pounce faster on investments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

Many companies see a moment to pounce on bigger deals that would normally face prolonged antitrust scrutiny.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

Many viewed this negotiating cycle as an opportunity to pounce on the increased visibility, and in a lot of ways, the union did.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

But three points behind and waiting to pounce are 19-time champions Club Brugge.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

I am ready to pounce on whatever is coming.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz