Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pounce (on)
Verb
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Despite their expertise, the couple is currently tackling their own Frankenhouse.—
Janeé Bolden,
Essence,
4 Apr. 2025 -
But fear not; there’s a wide range of formulas with different finishes, coverage levels, and capabilities to tackle blemishes big and small.—
Annie Blackman,
Allure,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The rapper jumped into the front of the audience and shared a memorable moment with King as the audience burst into laughter and applause.—
Natasha Dye,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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Express is a very polished and well-featured product that lets users jump straight into just about any digital design task, but it’s particularly suited to small businesses or independent content creators.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Staffers of the event were also assaulted, the group said.—
Louis Casiano,
FOXNews.com,
4 Apr. 2025
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An investigation revealed the three victims were assaulted and robbed by the suspects, who are all believed to be associates of a criminal street gang, police said.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Aged 30, Makelele had been converted from an attacking midfielder to a deep-lying, anchoring midfielder that would protect his back line and hoover up any defensive actions that came anywhere near his orbit.—
The Athletic UK Staff,
New York Times,
5 Apr. 2025
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Five dogs escaped and brutally attacked a 43-year-old man in Arizona, leading to his death days later, deputies said.—
Helena Wegner,
Sacbee.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Verb
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China assails Trump’s new tariffs and vows retaliation.—
Anupreeta Das,
New York Times,
27 Mar. 2025
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And a victory in the sixth-largest state would continue to provide him a credible, high-profile platform from which to assail the actions of the Trump administration nationally in the run-up to the 2028 presidential election.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Pounce (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pounce%20%28on%29. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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