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Recent Examples of lunge
Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Compound movements like squats, deadlifts, rows and lunges place exactly the right kind of stress on the hip, spine and tibia, the sites most vulnerable to fracture.
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Allison Palmer
updated June 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Thomas then appeared to quickly lunge at Leon, swiftly grabbing and lifting him up before body slamming the suspect to the ground.
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Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Noun
Researchers defined strength training as exercises using weights or body weight, such as press ups, squats and lunges.
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Sara Moniuszko,
USA Today,
4 June 2026
Compound movements like squats, deadlifts, rows and lunges place exactly the right kind of stress on the hip, spine and tibia, the sites most vulnerable to fracture.
—
Allison Palmer
updated June 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 June 2026
Verb
Jones was stuck on his left hip, a consequence of his gamble to lunge for a steal on the pass to Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
15 Mar. 2026
Thomas then appeared to quickly lunge at Leon, swiftly grabbing and lifting him up before body slamming the suspect to the ground.
—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for lunge
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Records of public meetings and community newspapers feature jabs at how far these sorry kinsmen have strayed from their heritage.
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With a subtle jab at city life there, Deuso is making history in a community that doesn't even seem to notice.
Verb
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However, many Mexican fans are convinced that Robben dived and a penalty should not have been awarded.
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Business and technology teams dive headfirst into AI investment, while security, legal and compliance teams apply caution.
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The one-two acquisition punch would propel the Ellison family to top-tier moguls with influence over CNN, CBS News, HBO, Turner Classic Movies and two historic Hollywood studios.
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Not as messy as chicken wings but packing the same flavorful punch, buffalo chicken dip is a sure-fire crowd-pleaser.
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Sweeney also modeled a plunging black bralette from the same line.
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On the eve of the 2024 Summer Olympics, hosted by Paris, a wetsuited Hidalgo had plunged herself into the Seine.
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“Lunge.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lunge. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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