lunged; lunging
1
: to make a lunge : move with or as if with a lunge
2
: to perform a lunge exercise (see lunge entry 1 sense 3)
: to thrust or propel (something, such as a blow) in a lunge
ˈlənj 
ˈlōⁿzh,
ˈläⁿzh,
ˈlänj
variants
or lunge
longed or lunged; longed or lunged; longeing or lunging; longes or lunges
: to guide or exercise (a horse) by means of a longe
Examples of lunge in a Sentence
Verb
He lunged at me with his knife.
She lunged across the table.
The crocodile lunged at its prey.
The dog lunged for his throat.
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David Chiu, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Then to tie a bow on the outing, Scott got Pavin Smith to lunge after an outside slider and ground into the final out of the game.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
According to court documents, witnesses told police Reyes lunged at the flight attendant, grabbed him by the head and choked him – which prompted passengers and another flight attendant to restrain Reyes with flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
After being just 3 for his last 12, Caglianone on Monday had the two doubles and a line smash that third baseman Nick Sogard lunged to catch.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
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Verb
The bear lunged toward Bizhev's car, Radio Bulgaria reported, citing the Bulgarian News Agency.
—David Chiu, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026
Then to tie a bow on the outing, Scott got Pavin Smith to lunge after an outside slider and ground into the final out of the game.
—Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2026
According to court documents, witnesses told police Reyes lunged at the flight attendant, grabbed him by the head and choked him – which prompted passengers and another flight attendant to restrain Reyes with flex cuffs and seatbelt extenders.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 3 June 2026
After being just 3 for his last 12, Caglianone on Monday had the two doubles and a line smash that third baseman Nick Sogard lunged to catch.
—Kansas City Star, 19 May 2026
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Cite this Entry
“Lunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lunge. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
lunge
1 of 2 noun1
: a sudden stretching thrust or pass (as with a sword)
2
: a sudden forward rush or reach
lunge
2 of 2 verb
lunged; lunging
1
: to move with or as if with a lunge
2
: to make a lunge (as with a sword)
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