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Definitions

lunge

[luhnj] / lʌndʒ /
NOUN
pounce
Synonyms
STRONG
charge cut jab jump pass spring stab swing swipe thrust
Antonyms
WEAK
retreat
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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Just when it looked like the evening's pantomime villain would be an unlikely match-winner, White was penalised for a lunge on Federico Vinas in stoppage time.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

Competitors ski, push and pull sleds, row, burpee, lunge and throw heavy medicine balls at a target in an effort to finish in the fastest time.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Receivers who lunge and cradle in the air have nowhere to go.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Witnesses have said he did not lunge at officers or pose an immediate threat.

From Salon • Jan. 25, 2026

Then, right as he’s about to turn around, I lunge forward and grab for his suitcase.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu