lunge 1 of 2

as in jab
a quick thrust anticipated the swordsman's lunge and jumped aside to avoid being stabbed

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lunge

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verb

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Recent Examples of lunge
Noun
Place your right foot on the step and your left knee on the ground so your legs are both forming 90-degree angles, as in a deep lunge. Alyssa Ages, Outside Online, 28 Feb. 2025 Dead lifts, lunges, planks, presses, pull-ups and push-ups require many muscles that elevate oxygen use and the release of hormones such as adrenaline that increase blood flow to muscles and boost overall heart rate — both key goals. Sandee Lamotte, CNN, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
Love told Hirschberg, snatching Tarantino’s Oscar and lunging at the writer, apparently intending to bludgeon her until Tarantino intervened. Scott Huver, The Hollywood Reporter, 28 Feb. 2025 Momeni testified that Lee lunged at him with a knife, prompting Momeni to grab Lee’s arm and accidentally push the blade toward his chest. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 7 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lunge
Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunge
Noun
  • His frequent jabs at former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and remarks questioning Canada's independence have only deepened the rift.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Jenner’s jab comes amid speculation about who will run in the 2026 race for California governor.
    Heather Hunter, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • In Key West, grab a cold one at the famed Sloppy Joe’s bar, see the famous five-toed cats at the Ernest Hemingway Home, dive into history at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum, and watch the glorious sunsets at Mallory Square.
    Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 30 Mar. 2025
  • Similarly to Brey, however, the 59-year-old Thompson III has been out of the college basketball landscape since 2017 and would need to dive into the current NIL era.
    C.J. Doon, Baltimore Sun, 30 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • The sauce is a perfect condiment for dipping, drizzling and adding to recipes for a bold punch of flavor.
    Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025
  • The robot executes punches, roundhouse kicks and other complex martial arts techniques, showcasing its enhanced coordination and flexibility.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Over half of the uber-wealthy on Bloomberg’s index saw their fortunes plunge an average of 3.3 percent, with American billionaires really taking it on the chin.
    Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 4 Apr. 2025
  • Her investigation plunges her into the heart of a life-changing event, providing her with a front-row seat to the chaos and intrigue of a bloody political firestorm.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 4 Apr. 2025

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“Lunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunge. Accessed 7 Apr. 2025.

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